This is a special episode in memory of our great friend, mentor and giant of wisdom Distinguished Professor Jamie Kirkpatirck.

In late 2023 this interview of Jamie was captured in his tiny office, crammed with ecology books, many written by Jamie himself. The interview was for the Pedder film released earlier this year.

Jamie passed away a few days ago leaving behind a generation of inspired and educated students who will continue to protect and restore the extraordinary ecosystems of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Produced and edited by Tabatha Badger. Interview recorded by Dan Broun. Music, Blackwater by Loving Calibre, sources through Epidemic Sound license.

Pedder Film; https://youtu.be/hOwsQParX6k?si=uBVlswb1C_Zjh-zo

LakePedder.org

LakePedder.org

A prolific bushwalker and campaigner, Bob Graham has been a fundamental part of the Tasmanian Wilderness Society, since day one. It was he and his late wife, Helen Gee, who were responsible for the protection of the Douglas Apsley National Park, on Tasmania’s East Coast. Bobs a tremendous story teller, and depicts Pedder in a way, even those of us who were never privileged enough to visit can feel as though we are standing on the pink quartzite beach ourselves.

LakePedder.org

[Host Tabatha Badger. Special guest Bob Graham. Cover art image, the original Lake Pedder by Don Weston. SoundTrack ‘Talking Trees’ from Max Kershaw. Greg French’s book Wild Heart is available at https://Malbena.com]

LakePedder.org

Former Chair of Bush Heritage Australia, Campaign Manager of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), and founder of WELA (Womens Environmental Leadership Australia), Karen Alexander is one of Australia’s leading environmental activists and inspirational mentor for young women. You’ve possibly caught sight of Karen, or heard her voice in the numerous Franklin River films and podcasts around in the past 12 months. She plays an integral role in saving the River through her crucial role as a lead campaign organiser and establishing the Victorian branch of the Wilderness Society. And, as Karen shares, the driving factor in stopping the dam proceeding, flowed from the loss of Lake Pedder.

LakePedder.org

[Host Tabatha Badger. Special guest Karen Alexander. Cover art image, the original Lake Pedder by Don Weston. SoundTrack ‘Talking Trees’ from Max Kershaw.]

LakePedder.org