not everyone has the time, money, or mental clarity and fortitude to do that level of advocacy. So I thought I would put together a list of ideas of things that you could do mostly from your couch or desk!

these landscapes have been damaged far more by human activity than by wildlife — from 4x4 bush hoons tearing up fragile tracks, to ski resorts carved into alpine zones, mountain‑bike parks pushing deeper into conservation areas, campers leaving long‑term impact sites, and hydro power projects reshaping entire catchments.

As a mature adult beginner surfer living hours from the ocean, I understand the challenges that come with learning to surf later in life