The area surrounding Greta, in north-eastern Victoria, used to be a swamp, home to indigenous wildlife and the mythical Bunyip creature. The swamp was drained as part of a government employment project in the 1890s, leaving behind rich fertile land ideal for grazing, however it also created a complete change in the area around Greta, especially in the hill country, causing environmental damage. One hundred years on and local Land Care members Anthony and David Griffiths, along with 2012 Land Care President Phil Gottschling, have dedicated their time and energy to try and reverse the effects of the dredging and are revegetating their land to restore balance to the environment.
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ACMI Identifier
B2002670
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Victoria - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Rural conditions
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental health
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmentalists
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Vegetation and climate
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Country life - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
DVD [PAL]; Back-up
HDCAM; Master
HDCAM; Sub-master
DVD [PAL]; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy