Rangelands NRM

What Rangelands NRM does

Rangelands NRM is an Australian non-profit natural resource management organization headquartered in Perth with a regional office in Broome, operating as a subsidiary of Natural Resource Management Australia Limited. It delivers science-led, culturally informed environmental management services across approximately 227 million hectares, or roughly 87% of Western Australia, spanning the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Murchison, Western Desert and Goldfields-Nullarbor regions. Its service portfolio covers land management, biodiversity and threatened species protection, carbon and climate change, fire management, invasive and feral species control, coastal and freshwater management, cultural awareness and heritage programs, social and community engagement, and industry and biosecurity services. Technology-enabled offerings include drone surveys, LiDAR mapping, GIS, and remote sensing, anchored by an Environmental Assets & Data Mapping Dashboard that monitors 493 Natural Resource Assets including UNESCO World Heritage and Ramsar sites.

The organization is funded primarily through the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust, as a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners Panel, with additional contributions from industry partners and applied research collaborators. Its customer base is hybrid: Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous Ranger groups (more than 100 Custodian groups and more than 27 Ranger groups), pastoralists (430+), federal and state government agencies including the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, regional Shires and Councils (more than 25), and emerging commercial clients in mining and aquaculture. Governance is led by CEO Debra Tarabini and COO Paul Buckman, and the organization maintains a 25-year operating track record, marking its 25-year milestone in 2026. As a non-profit, Rangelands NRM does not have equity funding rounds; its growth is measured in geographic coverage, partnership depth, and the expansion of its service lines into commercial and digital domains.

Name

Rangelands NRM

Legal name

Natural Resource Management Australia Limited

Website

https://rangelandswa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rangelands NRM is a Western Australian non-profit that delivers science-led natural resource management across 227 million hectares of rangelands, serving Traditional Owner groups, pastoralists, government agencies, and regional communities under Natural Heritage Trust funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Management Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Forest Inventory, Mapping & Monitoring (GIS/Remote Sensing/MRV) (IMAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Timberland GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Analytics (AFAMAKAG), Timberland Asset Management & Consulting (AFAMAAAI), Carbon, Sustainability & MRV Services for Farms (Baseline, Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) (AFACACAK)

Keywords

• Natural resource management
• Environmental management services
• Biodiversity conservation
• Rangeland land management
• Invasive species control

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rangelands NRM is a non-profit organization that delivers natural resource management services across the rangelands of Western Australia, covering approximately 227 million hectares (about 87% of the state). It provides land management, biodiversity protection, fire management, invasive species control, coastal and waterway management, environmental data mapping using GIS, drone, LiDAR, and remote sensing, cultural awareness, social and community engagement, and industry/biosecurity services to government agencies, Indigenous groups, pastoralists, and regional communities.

Product overview

Rangelands NRM is a non-profit natural resource management organization offering a comprehensive suite of environmental management services rather than a commercial software product. The organization provides science-led, culturally-informed services including land management, biodiversity protection, carbon/climate solutions, fire management, invasive species control, and coastal/water management. Technology-enabled offerings include GIS, drone, LiDAR, and remote sensing services for environmental monitoring. Additional services encompass community engagement, cultural awareness programs, and ESG advisory for industry. The organization manages projects across 227 million hectares of WA rangelands in partnership with Traditional Owners, communities, and government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Management Services Delivery of land management programs across the Western Australian rangelands for government agencies, Indigenous groups, pastoralists, and regional communities.
• Biodiversity Conservation Programs Programs to protect biodiversity and threatened species across the rangelands, delivered for government and community stakeholders.
• Fire Management Services Planning and delivery of fire management activities across the rangelands to mitigate wildfire risk and protect environmental and community assets.
• Invasive Species Control Programs to identify, manage, and control invasive species across pastoral, conservation, and Indigenous lands in the WA rangelands.
• Coastal and Waterway Management Management of coastal and inland waterway environments across the rangelands, addressing water quality, habitat, and erosion outcomes.
• Environmental Data Mapping Services Mapping and spatial analysis services using GIS, drone, LiDAR, and remote sensing, supported by an environmental data mapping dashboard, provided to government and partners.
• Cultural Awareness Programs Programs that integrate Indigenous cultural knowledge and awareness into environmental management delivery, delivered in partnership with Indigenous groups.
• Social and Community Engagement Engagement services that connect regional communities, land managers, and stakeholders with the organization's natural resource management programs.
• Industry and Biosecurity Services Services supporting industry partners and biosecurity risk management across the rangelands, including invasive species and disease-related program support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Debris cleanup successfully reduced hazards to marine wildlife and improved navigation safety around Henriette Island
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing Indigenous partnership focused on aligning strategic priorities, understanding future project directions across local, Kimberley, State, National and International scales. Working together to support two-way capability building, seamless project delivery, and collaboration on new initiatives.
• Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner involved in environmental projects including debris cleanup initiatives and adaptation planning for WA's natural environment sector.
• Kimberley Land CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous representative organization collaborating on land management and conservation projects in the Kimberley region.
• Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional Owner corporation determining land use and participating in environmental restoration projects including Henriette Island cleanup in Yampi Sound Priority Place area.
• Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners PanelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational panel of which Rangelands NRM is a member, enabling delivery of Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust projects across the rangelands.
• TassalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner contributing to debris cleanup and environmental restoration projects in the Kimberley region.
• ARC Training Centre for Healing CountrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership supporting Indigenous-led knowledge and healing country initiatives, bringing together Indigenous endorsing organisations, industry partners, researchers and stakeholders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WWF-Australia: Large global conservation organization with significant Australian operations. Comparable in environmental mission and federal funding access, though broader geographic scope and a wider portfolio of programs.
• The Nature Conservancy (Australia): Global conservation non-profit with active Australian programs. Comparable in science-led conservation, tech-enabled monitoring, and Indigenous partnership approach, though much larger global footprint.

Direct peers

• Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation: Australian Government entity that supports Indigenous land and sea management. Comparable in Indigenous partnership, environmental stewardship, and federal funding alignment, though structured as a statutory authority.
• Bush Heritage Australia: Australian conservation non-profit that acquires and manages landscapes for biodiversity outcomes. Highly comparable to Rangelands NRM's land stewardship, Indigenous partnership, and conservation delivery model, though it focuses on land ownership rather than regional coordination.
• Greening Australia: National environmental non-profit focused on landscape restoration, carbon, and biodiversity. Comparable in mission, federal funding relationships, and science-led delivery model, though broader geographic scope than Rangelands NRM.
• South West Catchments Council: One of Western Australia's regional NRM bodies. Directly comparable structure, Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partner model, and pastoralist/community engagement model, though focused on the South West region rather than the rangelands.
• Kimberley Land Council: Indigenous representative organization that is itself both partner and adjacent peer to Rangelands NRM. Comparable in working with Traditional Owners on land management, cultural heritage, and conservation in the Kimberley.
• Australian Wildlife Conservancy: Operates a national network of conservation sanctuaries with science-led land management and feral species control. Directly comparable mission and operating approach to Rangelands NRM's biodiversity and invasive species programs.
• Perth NRM: Another Western Australian NRM regional body operating under the same Commonwealth funding framework. Direct peer in governance, funding model, and service delivery categories.

Emerging players

• Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife: Australian non-profit funding conservation and threatened species protection. Comparable mission overlap in biodiversity and threatened species protection, though smaller scale and more grant-giving than delivery-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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