Topic:
Walpole
A sense of belonging on Frankland riverbank
Walpole's Prue Anderson warmly conveys her abiding connection to the Frankland River. At six-months of age she moved to the riverside property with her family and has closely observed it over nearly forty years while paddling, swimming, rock-hopping and exploring. As the new President of the Walpole-Nornalup National Parks Association, Prue's keen sense of place and care for nature extend outwards to encompass the nearby Walpole Wilderness area. Weighing on her mind are the entwined impacts of climate change and prescribed burning on the area.
Committed environment campaigner from beginning
Margaret's journey in environmental advocacy began at Yarrak, her family farm near Kojonup, where her father instilled in her a deep respect for the land.
Katrina Syme: Delving into the fascinating world of fungi
The world is waking up to the vital role of fungi in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They enrich our lives too, with their extraordinary shapes and colours. Here's fungi aficionado and expert, Katrina Syme, wooing us to be fungi lovers with her infectious excitement and knowledge about these remarkable organisms.
Speaking out: Dr Joanna Young challenges prescribed fire practices
For 35 years, as a forest scientist, farmer and local conservation group member, Joanna has been observing, exploring and loving the Walpole Wilderness Area. But current prescribed burning practices, with their immense impact on the area’s ecosystems and biodiversity, are spurring Joanna to speak out. She is part of a growing chorus of scientists and community members calling for an expert, independent review of the State Government’s prescribed burning program.
Peat, Fossils, Palaeohistory + Art
Red tingle and red flowering gums, peat swamps and pollen fossils — all this magic is focused in the glorious Walpole Wilderness and our storyteller is DR ELIZABETH EDMONDS. Elizabeth lives an incredible life as a scientist, artist and gallery owner. Here she explains how she’s weaving together these threads to protect the places, plants and wildlife she loves.
