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Tony Parkes and the Big Scrub Legacy
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
Australia mourns the loss of conservation giant Doctor Tony Parkes, who passed at 96 after dedicating his life to restoring the Big Scrub rainforest. Once an investment banker, he co-founded a pioneering group using cutting-edge genetics to identify and propagate the toughest rainforest species, revolutionizing ecological restoration. With a deep, almost spiritual love for nature, he planted 40,000 trees on his own land, calling it his greatest joy. Honored with an Officer of the Order of Australia, he viewed conservation as a calling—not a job—that fueled him daily. His legacy will forever shape how we protect and rebuild our planet’s most vital ecosystems. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c0b3a4ecbbbe505