John's Open Road
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John Read Highlight (0:56)
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Interview (6:16)
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INTERVIEWED BY:
Australia 2008
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INTERVIEW LOCATION:
Roxby Downs, South Australia Australia
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AIRED ON:
Public Television: Season Five
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ON DVD:
JOHN READ
Co-Founder/Ecologist
Arid Recovery Project
INTERESTS:
Entrepreneurship Environment & Nature
THEMES DISCUSSED:
Dedication Experience Perseverance Planning
TAGS:
animals, archaeology, change, conservation, desert, geology, making a difference, making decisions, mining, threats
BIOGRAPHY:
John Read has dedicated his life to the restoration of Australia's deserts (arid zone ecosystems). Years ago, John and his wife recognized that the desert environment was threatened by invasive species'—especially rabbits, cats and foxes—and founded the Arid Recovery Project in hopes of reintroducing native species. They even partnered with the local mining community, determined to turn what could be thought of as a threat into an opportunity. With the perseverance of a dedicated team, John is witnessing slow, but critical improvements in this delicate ecosystem.
