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

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David Neilson was a member of the first party to successfully climb Blade Ridge, on Federation Peak. The expedition concluded by walking out of the south west, via Lake Pedder. This was Davids first visit. He conceived the idea to publish a book with images of Lake Pedder to assist the campaign to save the natural wonder. South West Tasmania: A Land of the Wild highlighted the threatened wilderness in Tasmania, but by the time it went to print, Pedder has been inundated. Still, one of David's images is today playing a role in saving Lake Pedder! The photograph became an iconic poster for the Pedder 2000 campaign, and most recently was produced as a Puzzle through the water[shed] exhibition marathon, and its inspiring a young cohort to campaign for the restoration of Lake Pedder.

David’s latest book ‘Chasing the Mountain light’ is available here; https://www.snowgumpress.com.au/Chasing%203%20no%20PP.html

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[Host Tabatha Badger. Special guest David Neilson. Cover art image, the original Lake Pedder by Don Weston. Sound Track ‘Pause” by PC-1 from the album ‘Wilderness’. Tasmanian native birds recorded at Lake St Clair.]

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What is the value of wilderness? It's a complex and enthralling question that, practically and philosophically, Martin Hawes discusses in the context of Lake Pedder.

Martin is a researcher, wilderness consultant and photographer, who recalls his teenage trip to the original Lake Pedder, he explains why you won't see the Pedder Impoundment in his photographs, and we scratch the surface on the wilderness impacts and value of Pedder, impounded today and restored in the near future.

‘Unexplored’ is Martin’s new book. You can grab yourself a copy of the book and see some of Martin's work via his website; https://martinhawes.info/unexplored.html

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[Host Tabatha Badger. Special guest Martin Hawes. Cover art image, the original Lake Pedder by Don Weston. Sound Track ‘Pause” by PC-1 from the album ‘Wilderness’. Tasmanian native birds recorded at Lake St Clair.]

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In 1955 Stuart Lester landed a light aircraft on Lake Pedder's vast beach. He was one of the very early pilots to do so. Candidly, Stuart recalls flying into Tasmania's south west. At one stage he even flew the very Tiger Moth that activist Brenda Hean and pilot Max Price were to tragically disappear in, en route to Canberra in an attempt to save Lake Pedder from flooding.

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Host Tabatha Badger. Special guest Stuart Lester. Cover art image, the original Lake Pedder by Don Weston. Sound Track ‘Pause” by PC-1 from the album ‘Wilderness’. Tasmanian native birds recorded at Lake St Clair.

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Retired doctor Craig Brown is spending time defending Tassie’s precious forests. As a 16 years old, he and a few mates walked into Lake Pedder, unsupervised! But Craig's connection to Pedder and conservation extended to his wonderful family too, his Mother, Rosemary, was one of the United Tasmania Groups, very first candidates and was later arrested in the Franklin River blockade.

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