Show Notes
“Tasmanians as a whole are very proud of this species, that it is so unique and the largest freshwater invertebrate in the world.”
Fiona Marshall has over 30 years experience in the natural resource management field at both operational and management levels. She has had extensive on-ground experience in soil erosion, river management, and river erosion works, property planning, and community engagement. As part of the Cradle Coast NRM team, she delivered environmental improvement programs for the Giant Freshwater Crayfish in targeted Cradle Coast rivers across northern Tasmania.
The Ecological Society of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Fiona lives and works on the lands of the palawa kani people in Lutruwita/Tasmania.
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The music in this podcast is 'Glow' by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au.
Episode image credit - Fiona Marshall.
Season image credit - Russell Charters.
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