However, we must also remember that they are a part of us; an integral part of our humanness.

NADEGE PHILIPPE-JANON, ARTIST

Part of the spirit and success of the campaign was to let the river and forest "speak for itself", to show the world the beauty of this place. Wild places have a right to exist, with or without us. 🧵

This ecosystem and its multitude of other-than-human inhabitants only remains today because of the efforts of campaigners during the Franklin Dam protests. 🧵

This semi-parasitic nature helps the species survive the harsh conditions it often inhabits.
Mount Murchison Regional Reserve, Tasmania

Just when I thought it cou- yeah, nah, I never thought that. But this is still absolutely bonkers and deplorable.