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Saving Nature 101
Achieving change is hard, but people just like you, living ordinary lives, were at some stage compelled to act for what they believed in and learnt how to be successful in Saving Nature. Here are stories of success, case studies, inspiring moments in history and a small but growing set of resources from simple through to advanced, on the basic building blocks of how to be effective in Saving Nature.
“I’m doing the best I can. That’s all we can do. Whoever you are, wherever we are, there is something in our lives that we can do, no matter how small it is, collectively it will make a difference.”
David Attenborough on how to save our planet
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough addresses the biggest question of our times - how to save our planet.
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough addresses the biggest question of our times - how to save our planet.
How to save life on Earth
Biologist and Pulitzer winner E.O. Wilson's proposes a bold plan to preserve the world’s biodiversity: set aside half of the entire planet for natural habitats.
Biologist and Pulitzer winner E.O. Wilson's proposes a bold plan to preserve the world’s biodiversity: set aside half of the entire planet for natural habitats.
Marina Silva - champion of the Amazon
Born in the Amazon, Marina Silva has been a major figure for decades in its preservation. This film explores her life.
Born in the Amazon, Marina Silva has been a major figure for decades in its preservation. This film explores her life.
Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement
This tribute explores the remarkable work of Professor Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement
This tribute explores the remarkable work of Professor Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement
Let the Franklin Flow - Saving a Wild River
In 1983 an audacious campaign to save a wild river became a defining moment in Australian environmental history
In 1983 an audacious campaign to save a wild river became a defining moment in Australian environmental history
De Fiets is Niets - The Bicycle Is Nothing
Today the Netherlands has a reputation as a kind of bicycling paradise. This was not inevitable but the result of a long and concerted effort.
Today the Netherlands has a reputation as a kind of bicycling paradise. This was not inevitable but the result of a long and concerted effort.
Lesson 1: Connect with your corner of Earth
Every story of success in protecting nature through human history starts with one person who felt a deep love for and connection with their corner of planet Earth.
Every story of success in protecting nature through human history starts with one person who felt a deep love for and connection with their corner of planet Earth.
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Community Working Bee at the New Town Rivulet
On Saturday the 28th of June a group of 20 volunteers descended on the New Town rivulet for a weeding and rubbish collecting working bee hosted by New Town Rivulet Platypus Landcare Group in preparation for the upcoming planting day.
Why cable cars and zip lines will ruin this refuge
Why cable cars and zip lines will ruin this refuge. Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is a most precious sanctuary for birds-and us. Writes Dr Eric Woehler OAM, originally published in the Hobart Mercury on 04.06.2025.
Pushing species closer to brink of extinction
Assertions of 'balance' and 'compromise' ring hollow in the face of species' extinctions, writes Dr Eric Woehler OAM originally published in the Hobart Mercury on 19.6.25.
Rising Earthkeepers: Youthful Hopes for a Sustainable Planet
The Eco-Adventure Camp empowers young Filipinos to connect with nature, build community, and lead meaningful environmental action.
Belted Galloway Cattle: Protectors of the Heather
These cattle graze in the grassland of the Common, eating fauna that would otherwise threaten the heather.
The joy of bush regeneration
I can zone out, I can relax and just think about the world, think about nothing.
The Bradley Method of Bushland Conservation
The Bradley sisters knew what they were talking about. Today, we can follow in their example, and all do our part to help save the bush.
The importance of bush in an urban environment
Today, the fight for bushland needs the support of entire communities. Because it is there for everyone to enjoy.
Nature's Protection: Heart connection is the key
Conservation expert, Virginia Young, discusses the importance of a heart connection in Nature campaigns. Action is never taken unless people care.
Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts is Mother Nature Conservation International (CI)
Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford, Edward Norton, Penélope Cruz, Robert Redford and Ian Somerhalder all join forces to give nature a voice.
Re-wilding Europe – Western Iberia
An introduction documentary about one of the pilot project of Re-wilding Europe called "Western -- Iberia". In this documentary, stakeholders talk about how they see the future of the "Western-Iberian" landscape.
Re-wilding Scotland
In 2010, as a student completing her MA in Broadcast Journalism, George Tomlinson made a film about rewilding in Scotland. She interviewed some of the early pioneers of more radical conservation in Scotland such as Alan Watson Featherstone, Roy Dennis and the late Dick Balharry, as well as some of those working the land who worry about changing land use and bringing back missing species
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