ABC News – Australia ·australia ·3 hours ago

Groundbreaking rainforest conservationist Tony Parkes dies aged 96

Tony Parkes, a renowned rainforest conservationist, died aged 96 on June 13, 2026. Co-founder of the Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy, he inspired the planting of about 200,000 trees annually, leaving a legacy that will impact conservation for generations. Parkes dedicated his life to restoring Australia's iconic Big Scrub, exemplifying a deep love for the natural environment.

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