Film Screening: A Million Acres a Year
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First released in 2002, A Million Acres a Year documents the large-scale environmental destruction in south-western Australia following World War II. Government policies encouraged mass land clearing for agriculture, with a million acres lost annually in the 1960s, often on land unsuitable for farming. The consequences have been devastating, with salinity and industrial farming turning vast areas into biological deserts.As part of the Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival. Sponsored by the Heritage Council of Western Australia.
Through firsthand accounts, the film explores the impact on people, landscapes, and biodiversity while highlighting efforts to reverse the damage. It presents a compelling case for a new land ethic and sustainable conservation. Essential viewing for anyone concerned about Western Australia’s environmental future.
Location
Bridgetown Town Hall
1 Steere Street, Bridgetown WA 6255
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Film Screening: A Million Acres a Year
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