Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council will receive a $100,000 NSW grant to resurrect traditional Aboriginal food on the Bundian Way.
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Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Member for Bega Andrew Constance announced the Government Restoration and Rehabilitation grant on Wednesday, June 15.
Mr Barilaro said this project would help restore traditional Aboriginal yam fields along the Bundian Way.
“I’m delighted the government’s been able to support this project because these yam fields have such an important connection to our community’s history and cultural heritage,” Mr Barilaro said.
Mr Constance said the open grassy habitat along the Bundian Way was under threat from exotic plant invasion, vegetation thickening, and feral animals.
Aboriginal women traditionally helped managed these problems in the past.
Aboriginal women elders with traditional knowledge and cultural skills will help guide the project. Expert scientific and ecological advice will also be sought.
This project won’t just bring back the yam, it will help connect our communities with traditional Aboriginal food
- Andrew Constance
In all, 56 NSW community groups and government organisations will share $5.2 million in Restoration and Rehabilitation grant funding.
