The Forgotten Conservationist – book review

George Brockway was Western Australia’s first WA-born professional forester, beginning his career at Mundaring Weir in 1922. There he pioneered the bushfire management system for forests that was eventually applied nationally. Moving to Kalgoorlie he became WA’s first “inland forester” and over many years worked tirelessly to conserve the inland woodlands and to promote trees on farms. Later he assisted governments in India, Pakistan and north Africa with the rehabilitation of degraded land, using Western Australian tree species. This book celebrates his many achievements in forestry and conservation, and ensures he is “the forgotten conservationist” no longer.

Book can be purchased as follows:

Cheques to be made out to: Roger Underwood and posted to 7 Palin Street, Palmyra WA 6157 Or pay directly to bank:
NAB Fremantle BSB: 086–426 Account name: York Gum Publishing Account No: 52 919 9742
Please add The Forgotten Conservationist and your name as reference, and advise when payment is made.

Contact Roger Underwood at (08) 9339 4055 or by email: yorkgum@westnet.com.au

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Moya Sharp

Owner at Outback Family History

My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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