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Lasting Legacy of Australia's Forgotten 'Parkland'
WHY IT MATTERS
The preservation of this forgotten 'parkland' is crucial to maintaining Australia's cultural and environmental diversity, ensuring the continuation of indigenous knowledge and the protection of unique ecosystems for future generations.
What happened
Aunty Carol Petterson, a Menang elder, is one of the last individuals to remember the natural abundance of a forgotten 'parkland' in southern Western Australia. She recalls her family's work as shepherds, driving sheep through the bushland and along rivers towards the coast.
The landscape's rich history and Petterson's vivid memories serve as a reminder of the area's importance.
Efforts to preserve the region's unique ecosystem and cultural heritage are underway, with a focus on protecting the remaining natural habitats and indigenous sites.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Elder among last to remember Australia's forgotten 'parkland'
ABC News Australia · Astrid Volzke · Discovery only; ABC copyright terms apply