Why wilderness?

Australia, 1978

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Footage by students from Seymour High School and Shepparton South Technical School depicts the southwest of Tasmania. Commentary emphasises the importance for man to explore his surroundings and enjoy nature.

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Credits

editor

David Corke

production company

Shepparton South Technical School

Seymour High School

Duration

00:13:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

011962

Language

English

Subject categories

Amateur & Student Films

Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia

Animals & Wildlife → Nature study

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - Tasmania

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rain forest conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - Tasmania

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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