Repurposed Snappy Gums Connect Nanutarra Homestead to PKKP Country

A collaboration between PKKP Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto has seen 150 snappy gum trees salvaged from a site earmarked for a haul road at Brockman 4, ensuring their cultural and environmental value is preserved.

The trees, originally slated for clearing, were identified by the PKKP team during a recent visit. Working with Rio Tinto under the principles of Co-Management, the trees were harvested and transported to Nanutarra Homestead, where they will be repurposed in the site’s redevelopment.

In addition to the timber, branches and bark were mulched and will be used for landscaping around the Homestead, reinforcing sustainable practices and maintaining a physical connection to PKKP Country.

“This is a fantastic example of how we can work together to respect Country while supporting community benefit and environmental stewardship,” Grant Wilson, CEO of PKKP Aboriginal Corporation said.

The initiative highlights the potential of partnerships between mining proponents and Traditional Owners to achieve sustainable, culturally respectful outcomes. To some it might seem like a small or insignificant activity, but this sort of cooperation and planning will flow into much large, higher impact projects in the future.