The maverick outback grazier using donkeys to regenerate his land | Australian Story

[@ABCNewsIndepth]

Thanks to everyone who's asked for an update. The hearing is over and a decision is pending so things are still up in the air. We'll update you again as soon as we hear more.

[@BundyToo]

What a great story of a great man. I sincerely hope the bureaucrats can get their head around what a great job and service Chris and his family are doing for the country.

[@aosaeanor]

Donkey's have lower fertility & reproductive rate + a year long gestation period. Infact in many regions of the world they are teetering on extinction. For these animals to be invasive seems odd. Donkeys have done plenty good for the land. Unless the Govt wants the land going back to being a dry arid arid region prone to wildfires , there is really no reason to cull them . Besides, there doesn't seem to be any farms nearby that these donkeys are causing harm to

[@paulawagstaff686]

Yes, a great story indeed. Today is the 6th November. All the best for your hearing from NZ

[@hehnothinpersonalkid5323]

Ridiculous I hate our left wing bureaucrats who want to play god. Our land evolves and they want to

[@hehnothinpersonalkid5323]

Hold it like an Amish in 1880s policy

[@diratlion1664]

hear, hear. Well said Whereas I'd want the person in change who can't see the evidence rightly sacked/ removed and I looked for an update over the last 2 days of court proceedings

[@martingomezcardenas1087]

From Mexico: Thanks Chris and Chris familiy. Remember: “There are men who fight for one day and are good, there are others who fight for a year and are better, there are those who fight for many years and are very good but there are those who fight all their lives, those are the essential ones” (Bertolt Brecht). I am a biologist, and I know you are in the correct side of human history, and into the correct side of nature. Your work will be followed by me and by many of ecological restoration scientists.

[@LeonardLewanski-f8t]

What a fantastic quote I read that quote years ago more people need to read or hear it especially these days

[@b23456]

swales and dams?

[@ulriklange3924]

.. and from Denmark ☕💪

[@genespell4340]

​@@b23456He uses mineral blocks to get the donkeys to move out of one area into another. The blocks are about one foot square, if I remember correctly. Livestock lick the blocks for minerals and salt. When I was a kid one or two of my siblings and myself chipped some pieces of salt off of a salt block to lick. My stepmom stuck her head out the door yelling that we would get some disease from the cows. We milked the cows and drank unpasteurized milk and ate butter made from the cream. If our cows had a disease we would have been sick long before that day. We still kept our pieces of salt and licked them. We treated them like a lollipop.

[@paulcallicoat7597]

@@genespell4340 What a wonderful upbringing and so healthy. If more children were raised with no sugar and lots of animal based food and lots of mineral salt the ones here in civilization wouldn't be so physically and mentally ill. I now eat very little sugar/carbs and plants. I eat beef and smaller amounts of other meat,cheese and butter and lots of mineral salts. I'm now 74 years old and feel better than I did 30 years ago. I am very metabolically healthy now but only 2.5 years ago I wasn't. That is what carnivore woe has done for me. Look up Dr.Paul Mason,Dr.Shawn Baker,Dr. Ken D.Berry,Prof.Tim Noakes. There are many others on Low Carbs down under as well.

[@daviddean8198]

What an amazing man, what an amazing woman, what a fabulous family! Australia is stronger, better and wealthier for 'new settlers' like these folks. Respect.

[@simonhawkins1892]

As someone looking in from abroad, every time I watch a documentary about Australia's struggles, it seems that bureaucracy is the biggest barrier to repairing that country

[@jaguarwarrior866]

@simonhawkins1892 Speaking as an American, it seems being 'biggest barrier' to Positive, Constructive Change is something Australian Bureaucracy shares with Governments around the World.

[@benjahmon]

This is but one of many examples of dogmatic bureaucracy stifling innovation in Australia. Taxpayer dollars should be spent assisting these pioneers and not lawfare against Genius.

[@dougdownunder5622]

Strayuh is a police state.

[@bianchaesson1441]

That has to be true, unfortunately!

[@gedofgont1006]

There's no doubt about it: bureaucracy is the enemy of progress.

[@george-1961]

As a wildlife gardener, I find this effort of Chris and his family to be an important message to how nature can be revived to how it should be. Absolutely loved what he has achieved in the name of nature and the environment, well done you for showing the way 😊

[@playwme3]

I’ve got a 40 acre lifestyle block with nice varied terrain. Ever since we got our 2 pet donkeys the back paddocks they live in have never looked better. They eat the thistles and serrated tussock, they keep the dam walls in good condition and they can go anywhere. The bigger environmental pest is humans, but they don’t seem to be culling any of them.

[@wyattfamily8997]

The biggest environmental "pests" are usually Bureaucrats and Politicians, especially the kind that "know it all" and attempt to impose their damaging views on those with DECADES of hands-on experience.

[@maralfniqle5092]

Give them time

[@suzywichers983]

they are culling man, it's been going on for centuries, open your eyes

[@salivadriven]

Bravo. As a passionate believer in regenerative farming practice I know how crazy I sound to conventional farmers. Even most environmentalists believe in destroying any flora or fauna not native to the region. The worst I’ve seen is the ripping out and destruction of Willow trees on creek embankments. I’m not highly educated in these topics but have read and seen enough to know this man is on the right track. Fighting the good fight. ‘The role of science is not to defend your hypothesis but to challenge it.” Very true yet very often forgotten.

[@raclark2730]

Invasive plant species are actually a huge ecological problem that often fly's under the radar. It can also cause other affects like increased fire risk in some regions. However by their very nature we should make some exception for Willows. I certainly hope they were working on the banks afterwards.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

At this time a large body of scientific research says he is wrong. I hope he presents a much stronger case than the ABC presented here.

[@renee1741]

@@buildmotosykletist1987really? You can see for yourself all the water and regeneration there. Maybe the “large body of scientific evidence” is bunk and a self fulfilling prophesy.

[@user-McGiver]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...

[@user-McGiver]

@@raclark2730 marsupials evolved in what is now called ''South America'', before even join North America''... they migrated to Australia, through Antarctica, when the three continents were joined together... EVERYTHING ALIVE HERE HAS MIGRATED FROM ELSEWHERE... the first migrants from South- East Asia, brought their dogs with them that we call now ''dingo''... NOTHING IS UNLIMITED...EVERYTHING HAS A BEGINING AND AN END... [except the human stupidity...]

[@paulrummery6905]

That's a grand family of remarkably strong character. The story is very moving, very hard stuff, very inspiring stuff. Love & salutations.

[@richardwilliams1334]

Go Chris go go man this world is so short of people like you. This is your 2nd day in court and by know I hope you and your families have managed to turn the tides of this bureaucratic nonsense we in this other world have been forced to live by. Kia ora from NZ.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

It is not bureaucratic nonsense, it is scientific research which took farmers many years and large sums of money to prove. Now they are allowed to cull the feral pests, I hope some silly judge does not destroy all their hard, expensive work.

[@user-McGiver]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 YOUR TROLLING TO REALL PEOPLES COMMENTS SIMPLY SHOWS HOW SIMPLE YOU ARE...

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

@@user-McGiver : So you have no factual argument and resort to inane insults. Bye.

[@judylloyd7901]

​@@buildmotosykletist1987 Did you actually watch this video? It seems that the donkeys supply an important benefit, so let's hope that this farmer can continue the way he is so that longer term results can be clearly seen and measured 😊

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

@@judylloyd7901 : Yes, I watched it closely, did you? That's a vague, unsubstantiated general comment and not backed up with specific science. The case against the donkeys is an extensive, well documented case backed by extensive scientific research. There's plenty of evidence and easily found, I suggest you actually learn some solid facts before you jump to conclusions.

[@CharanjitSohal-h5t]

Wonderful story and testimony of Human resilience and grit. Such a shame for lack of support .

[@Toeka-en-NOU]

Please keep us posted, we hope and pray that everything will go according to your way. Love what you have accomplished through dedication and hard work.

[@peterpusey3206]

Love the work you’re doing, 50 years ago I worked as a prospecting hand out in the Kimberly’s and had a year in a campsite based at a bore hole. Now I live a gentle life on the Isle of Wight. It is so important that we rebuild the soil and its resilience to withstand the likes of a fire. I love the fact that Chris saw the light and understood what is needed before many of us even woke up to what we had destroyed.

[@jamiegunson7800]

Amazing family. What they have achieved is something to behold. We had the great fortune of spending 3 days at Kachana with Bobby and the kids whilst on a month long flying trip around Australia. Without a doubt the best 3 days of the whole trip. Best of luck you guys.

[@ericaltmann5711]

One of the pioneers of regenerative agriculture. An Aussie legend. Good on ya mate.

[@bevanstratton5970]

All the best mate, you have science on your side and support from everyone who has seen this show. All the best.

[@ulriklange3924]

I am watching , from Denmark . 😊☕

[@safffff1000]

To Australian bureaucracy, science doesn't exist except a way to control never to improve

[@ianlancaster4897]

Wishing you all the best with your ongoing battles. No question, you are doing the right thing. I have huge admiration for trailblazing folks like you.

[@MonikaMundell]

It's an incredible story of savvy land management and strong spirit. Kudos to Chris and his amazing family. I wish you much success in getting the recognition you deserve.

[@DMoore-w2o]

Chris, hit the nail on its head - if we stop innovating, then what chance do we have in bringing about beneficial change? Yet again we see a State Government making a blanket determination without taking the time to understand the results this family are recording. It’s a shame the WA Dept of Primary Industries didn’t comment and share their point of view on the donkeys, this possibly due to the upcoming hearing. I hope that the ABC post an update on the outcome of the hearing and this inspiring family. Dan Moore

[@niczoom]

Well said.

[@jocelynconvery3462]

The earth is so lucky that this man is doing this work.Well done

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

Why didn't the ABC show us what work he is doing ?

[@user-McGiver]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

@@user-McGiver : No, just a farmer.

[@jasonbussenschutt8262]

What a great man and an amazing couple living such a tough life but still have a teenage love for each other.

[@SeethaGopalakrishna]

I am moved .in faraway south India where rapid realestate is gobbling up every piece of earth, I am holding on to small little forest so I can leave behind a small patch of greenery untouched. very hard considering I am 62 and a woman amidst different patriarchal landed gentry groups. This story gives me a hope. BTW here in Tamilnadu South India currently few people are rearing donkeys for milk and to produce value added commodities/

[@tinyliny4ever]

God bless you for your long sightedness

[@SeethaGopalakrishna]

@ thank you .

[@sophieclarke220]

Amazing! stay strong

[@SeethaGopalakrishna]

@ thank you for the kind words

[@buddyrojek9417]

I would like to visit you and pay 💰 to have some rural unique life . I was in northern India. I want to visit the south. Consider hosting tourists

[@BradGryphonn]

I'm nearly 61. I'd organise myself to head over there and become a station hand to support these people if they asked.

[@yawaragirl]

Me also

[@mariuskoekemoer4646]

Awesome on you Not everything is bad if manage correctly

[@shantishanti1949]

Sure seems like something many would like to do we just did not know it could be done - the “religion “ of science told us it could not be done e UNTIL SOMEONE DOES IT. It’s like running the one minute mile …… not possible until it was done … and now the one minute mile is a slow runner. Seeing is believing- this family has shown it can be done, Now others need to get out and repeat and improve what amazing success they have had …..👏🏻👏🏻

[@ulriklange3924]

Just ask ...

[@ashmouse]

Zimbabwean origin farmers are the most tenacious people I've ever met

[@owenturnbull6424]

This story rings a bell for me. In 1991 I drove up to Zimbabwe with a fellow student called John Nicholson to visit his parents on their farm in Southern Zimbabwe. His father had been one of the biggest farmers in Zimbabwe during the bush War. At the end of the war, he had to get rid of his farm or have it appropriated. He retired, but got bored and bought a small farm to keep busy. What impressed me was how open he was to try different farming techniques to look after wildlife and try to help nature. His neighbors may have thought him crazy but what he was doing made sense to me.

[@petersterling5334]

This Man is a Hero for his Grit and Determination to Regenerate the Land!! Its Very Clear that the Cattle and Donkeys are Key Ingredients to Regenerate this Barren Landscape!!

[@RussellCrafter-r1g]

I was taught that we are keepers of the country. We save it in good condition for the next generation. You can not learn out of books, you must be on the actual ground to understand it. My very late grandfather told me love the country and it will love, if you do not it will break your heart. He was a very wise man . Keep up the good work Chris, job well done mate. Cheers.

[@paulcallicoat7597]

Some books relate universal knowledge and others were outdated by later research. There are very accurate human diet books and most are out and out lies. We humans are obligate carnivores,not omnivores. Look that up and you will get told the lies by AI because the data that is uploaded is mostly false. Lies about meat and the saturated fats were started back 60 years or more.The result of people believing these lies is obesity,cancers,heart attacks and strokes and the highest numbers of people of all ages suffering from diabetes. Children as young as 5 being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver as well.

[@williamwambugu587]

Very impressive and worth emulating. The Ausi government should support such initiatives.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

The large body of scientific work done to get the permission to cull the pests is very impressive. If he has a case then I hope his research supports it.

[@renee1741]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 again, seems like bunk. This guy has proven them wrong. If the donkeys should go then so should the cattle yet no one is making him kill his cattle.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

@@renee1741 : Then why didn't the ABC give us the facts ?

[@user-McGiver]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...

[@renee1741]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 why haven't you given us the facts? All you do is say he is wrong based on "evidence" when the obvious evidence is right in front of your face on this video. Lush fields and running water in the desert... what do you need?

[@PariahQuail]

Support from California for the Katchana Station project! It sounds like Chris has been responsibly managing the donkeys on his property and should be allowed to continue to do so.

[@anaeccles7951]

Hi Chris and family, just want to tell you how much I admire you. God bless you for looking after the land He has given. Will pray for victories over the donkeys culling. Hope your family takes on board the farm and the principals you’ve layed down. Take care from the uk

[@graemeeyre8933]

So good to see people thinking outside the box. In the way that they have regenerated the land

[@gideonporter537]

I remember Allan Savory having a great deal of difficulty too - mostly because of b/s scientists who spooked Aussie politicians. Keep going and good luck Chris and family.

[@JDAfrica]

If it was up to the environmental scientists - no one would build anything ever again. Because they get paid a high salary regardless, and have never tried to develop or create a thing. The problem as well is the same people who create the legislation are also consultants for big companies wanting to develop … they draw out the process to get paid astronomical amounts of consulting fees - and reject a proposal sometimes because of minute grammar issues.

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

@@JDAfrica. In Western countries, environmental scientists make very little, and it is a sacrifice to live such a way. In Western countries it is the developers that are corrupt oligarchs. The solution is cohabitation with nature with sustainable design. More people would tour Africa for the globally exceptional nature and culture, if it were not for the security issues among the people. Development of land does not bring prosperity, but rather development of people does. Hope Africa learns from our many Western mistakes about lack of respect for science and nature, and does not follow our path, but rather charts a new, better path than the ones we’ve used here in the West.

[@gideonporter537]

@@JDAfrica that's just rubbish. Environmental scientists collate DATA (and when it tells us we are in sh*t creek they let us know). Only flat earthers call Climate Extremes a hoax now. Are we waiting for entire states to be flooded, tornadoed, hurricaned, wild-fired (I know I made some words up but you know what I mean) before we acknowledge the environmental scientists are right. By the way - entire states ARE being devastated these days.... perhaps we are now saying entire seaboards or multiple mid-west states must be excoriated before we acknowledge that Houston has a problem?

[@richo083]

What a great family. I believe in what they stand for👍 best australian story in my opinion.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

How do you know that Chris is not wrong ? Scientific research currently show he is wrong.

[@markwhelan9887]

This man and his family are extremely resilient and decent the love of country and no nonsense approach to sustainability is second to none instead of getting told what he should do he should be listened to and appreciated for his work and his ability to change the amount of dying land by trial and error along with new ideas bring the land back to very a healthy state in those areas he has conered off. Cheers my goid man sending lots of moral support and appreciation your way 🙏❤️😉🦘👍🇦🇺

[@tallboy49]

The problem is there are people in these government departments who have no clue what is actually going on in these areas. Where are the greens when they are needed. After all they are supposed to be the ones who say they know everything about conservation.

[@markienorvelli5004]

Great to see another Rhodie doing the right thing, Alan Savory was a family friend back home and we use some of his ideas here in FNQ. Hang in there guys you're on the right track and doing a great job. Sala gutjle lina.

[@robynreid3027]

What a stunning story of strength, courage, determination and integrity. Love and best wishes with the hearing

[@treefarm3288]

I've had donkeys here in a rainforest environment in NQueensland. They're intelligent, adaptable, hardy and easy to get along with. Also I believe the culling programs aren't really successful due to the donkey population recovering within a couple of years, according to a lecture I attended by those doing it.

[@cuteduckdontlie4636]

What beautiful story. God keeps them always blessed. 🙏🏻 🇦🇺 🇨🇭 🇿🇦 ❤️

[@vickydimitriou6156]

What a fabulous Australian story and family trying to do right to country surely bureaucracy sees the science of regenerative farming.

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

That woman is a true blue Aussie and I am proud she has made our country her home 🫶🏼

[@angelroar883]

God be with you in this bureaucratic bollicks - best wishes and love 🕊✨

[@janesmith9024]

November 2024 final hearings ended in Perth. State Administrative Tribunal deliberates over several months now. I don't really why even if they disagree that this farmer's land in a limited area cannot be used as an experiment. Wonderful programme and family by the way and in a sense the story is relevant to us all - it is a love story. The donkeys making the dipped land as they roll in dirt is very like the greening of Sahara work to have dips where water collects in wet seasons and makes a lot of sense.

[@omniversling]

Thanks for the update!

[@jetnzmusic]

You are incredible Sir, all prayers you beat this cruel ignorant stance of outdated Govt Control…you have Proof Evidence Science - you have achieved your purpose .. NEVER give up ❤

[@LyriqalFlame767]

You guys are doing such a wonderful work,,, Chris is a legend though,im from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and the name Kachana actually really does mean "A Far Away Place"_ n for me it really is a Kachana ,, thanks for also not abandoning your past and modern day Zimbabweans would tell you we wouldn't go along with how land was taken by force but that's another topic for another day ❤❤❤

[@kezertl7401]

This is an epic story of strength, resilience, dedication, love and courage. We need more people like you on this planet. What an amazing accomplishment Chris, I was totally in awe of not just the beautiful landscape you’ve created but the numerous regenerative ecosystems that are naturally flourishing. This shouldn’t be about politics but rather the creation and restoration of the land. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@gregazzopardi3733]

Just brilliant. Outstanding land management and rejuvenation by dedicated people. To be envied!

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

What is that management ? Why is it brilliant ?

[@user-McGiver]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...

[@wyattfamily8997]

More likely prosecuted by Bureaucrats who won't listen and their bruised egos.

[@renee1741]

@@buildmotosykletist1987 tell us why it isn't since you're so convinced

[@jobyjob_memoriesof1985]

Truly amazing.. We need such innovators.. We need to honour and give incentives to such people, and not for some useless property investors draining the treasury and creating housing stress.

[@justiceforall8574]

This earth needs people & family just like these guys.

[@debrafry2951]

What an amazing story, good luck and God bless.

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Thankyou for leaving comments on for this invaluable public resource documentary!!!❤ Australia with so much damaged land, so needs oppotunities like this, for large scale, long term experimentation and trial for regenerative agriculture. Outstanding work. ❤❤❤❤

[@alancross2826]

The same bureaucratic idiots who messed with the great PETER ANDREWS for decades on regeneration. Another great AUSSIE story ABC, make sure we get the results of the NOVEMBER 5th meeting. Many thanks and Regards, Alan from the UK.

[@lesleyb6317]

What a good man, love his work ❤❤❤

[@Sibl3o]

Government needs understanding, facts and flexibility. Yes there are donkey problems but just flying over a property is not science.

[@markienorvelli5004]

Just on another tack, in Queensland if animals are controlled and farmed they are not classified as feral, weather they be deer, horses, donkeys or indeed cattle. I don't know the WA legislation, they tend to come up with some skewed stuff over there.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Yes, I was wondering if he could have captured each donkey (there's only between 150 to 400 in quantity, did I hear, right ?) and give each one a number coded ear-tag, like dairy cattle etc. Then type them all up into a farm stock spreadsheet. That way, every donkey would be a domestic stock farm animal, eh ?

[@OR10777BE]

And ironically in Western Australia, animals introduced into our landscape from elsewhere in Australia, but which kill off and outcompete the endemic species, endangering them, these introduced species are protected . So birds like the Rainbow Lorikeet are protected even though they do not belong in Western Australia and are responsible for ever diminishing numbers of Western Australian birds that are already threatened. It is as though CALM (again, ironic) just have a policy to do whatever is easiest for them.

[@nobrakes7247]

What an absolutely legendary Australian family You make me proud to be Australian If you need help in any way, I'm happy to help as much as I can

[@TwoHemiViewer]

Let's hope this amazing family succeed.

[@diratlion1664]

hear, hear

[@Wendy-i1i]

Government departments need to Listen to the Ecologists witnessing to the beneficial activities on this farm Done with sustainable farm practices this Northern Territory property has become a Beacon of light with on farm management and improved land fertility ,it’s created an oasis in harsh lands. Thousands of years old Rainforests were Destroyed by fire in 2019 in NSW.Not allowing Innovative farmers to carry on with proven outcomes is inconceivable. Government Concervation departments need to employ local people on from the districts who have real ground experience.I hope this Visionary and Pioneer farm family ,is able to hand on the farm to their children.

[@hehnothinpersonalkid5323]

Bruce Pascoe and his fake capitalist aboriginality stuffed this whole thing. No one looks at the aboriginal Australian land management approach and goes yes let’s Lose all our topsoil and burn off all our crops. Fire is but one method of controlling this country.

[@hehnothinpersonalkid5323]

This country had mega fauna that was probably wiped out because of circa 60kbc aboriginal land practice. This is documented. We had megafauna. We had grassland and insland sea and we had lots and lots of forest.

[@hehnothinpersonalkid5323]

We literally have 200+million year old forest (woolamai pines) but a lil bit of fire and some crazy inland floodn😅

[@user-McGiver]

@@hehnothinpersonalkid5323 marsupials evolved in what is now called ''South America'', before even join North America''... they migrated to Australia, through Antarctica, when the three continents were joined together... EVERYTHING ALIVE HERE HAS MIGRATED FROM ELSEWHERE... the first migrants from South- East Asia, brought their dogs with them that we call now ''dingo''... NOTHING IS UNLIMITED...EVERYTHING HAS A BEGINING AND AN END... [except the human stupidity...]

[@wyattfamily8997]

Many in Bureaucracies will not give someone without a degree even the time of day despite DECADES of actual hands-on SUCCESS. They get bruised egos that won't allow them to accept they don't know it all.

[@kdjat]

Great work Chris, the authorities would have to be blind not to see that you have turned that land around for the better! Wishing you all the best, hopefully the hearing result is in your favor!

[@wyattfamily8997]

Australian authorities arer renowned for "being blind" as long as they maintain the power and authority over others, they are happy.

[@raymondwright2985]

From a fellow Rhodesian from Mangula farming areas... Kanjani Shamwari ! Wish you all the best and success in saving your donkey's. Hamba gashle...... Rhodesian haingopindi munyika! Vanoita kuti zvive zvakanaka

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Hats of to this bloody legend I hope he wins his court battles. Tim and his conservation buddy's can't deny that incredible change and work that he's done and that the donkeys have done. If he loses his court case an all his years off hardwork goes down the toilet then Shame on Tim and his Department of conservation. I'm all about protecting the environment etc,.but even I can see how much of a benefit donkeys have impacted this massive property. I hope he keeps on fightin.

[@willowwobble]

I hope the narrow minded beaurocrats open their eyes, ears and hearts and recognise that these pioneers have rediscovered the way to stop desertification using nature. This family should be recognised for helping to stop Australia becoming one big desert, they are national heroes!

[@robrowley2525]

Amazing to see this i was at school with Chris and his brother Carl in Umtali Rhodesia at a shcool called Carmel College

[@akaYOOOOO]

"You cannot buy principles, but they have the potential to cost you everything" This is an observation I've had with some personal challenges, and it is as true for these men as anyone. Government overreach needs to be put in check, and I think there needs to be sensible and independent oversight when government departments interfere, especially in situations like this where commons sense must prevail.

[@incredible8me]

WA GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE ASHAMED. HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE THE WORTH of this man's work.

[@shamiemcguire1588]

Can't say enough about Chris and his family. Much respect. This is the best of Utube👏👌

[@hamo4558]

Adding this comment 8th Nov'2024, I'd love to hear the outcome of this. Surely there needs to be case by case exemption for this matter, if under the guise of a 'trial'. What a great story & best wishes to their family & future endeavours.

[@buzzinbilby4308]

What terrible circumstances to face during dreadful times in Africa. But what a blessing to have brought this man to the right place to start again. After horrible times that have left many of the original custodians forcibly rid of there country, its people like this that country needs to restore that custodianship and manage country, indigenous or not. We need more of this common sense, hands on and connected to country approach and less irrational fear mongering or lock it up type of policy from people who haven't step foot on land and gave a single thought to how things really work.

[@richarddicktaylor219]

Great family & a real inspiration for those who don't think charities, lobbyists & bureaucrats are omnipotent.

[@martinjames9250]

Leave him alone. He knows what he's doing and the condition of his land proves that. ---- You can't have a blanket rule for everywhere. There will be exceptions like this one where a little 'understanding' is called for. ---- Let him be. Let him continue his amazing work. Make it easier for this family, not harder. Where's the sense in that?

[@MrBigfella1234]

This guy is a hero what a set of balls on this bloke

[@ErwinLey-f8q]

All the best for you and your family and also for the donkeys . 👍👍👍. 😉😎

[@davo-ju6er]

great to see 👍 hope him & Peter Andrews are supported in their cause .

[@user-pk8xy2jq6x]

Chris , respect to you for your beliefs and hard work , Alan savory method works all around the world, good luck for your struggle from fellow country man, Kachana sterek!

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

All the very best. You and yours are in my prayers, and I pray that God will grant you justice and a fair go. What you are doing is Good. A hug from me. ❤️

[@Russellgettons]

So authorities that think they know best I would have them arrested immediately for putting this poor family through such stress over, creating such beauty, in other words, restoring the beauty of that part of the land, I hope they sue the guts out of these bureaucrats

[@wyattfamily8997]

If the Bureaucrats were as smart as they thought they were, they would organise for Chris and his family to commence a course to teach others about their successful ways. But that's not what Bureaucracies do, they DEMAND, THREATEN, and FINE to force others to follow failed "science".

[@elfling1362]

How terrific to actually do something amazing and helpful for the planet and animals.more farmers need to be leaving the land better than they first owned it.this couple can sit back when old and know they didn’t something great.we all need a purpose like this

[@letstalk3265]

Another great Australian story. Champions.

[@BradGryphonn]

We often ridicule maverick land regeneration projects. Permaculture was considered hippy madness decades ago. As was restricting cattle access to natural waterways.

[@markienorvelli5004]

@@BradGryphonn I have fenced my cattle out of the natural waterways and rain forrest, they drink from troughs.

[@BradGryphonn]

@markienorvelli5004 A brilliant way to help the creeks and the rainforest recover.

[@paulcallicoat7597]

I was raised on a cattle ranch of modest size of only 2k acres.We had numerous ponds, some natural and others that were made.We would put up hot wires around the ponds with a crushed rock landing extending out into the pond to allow cattle and not get muddy even during extended times of little rain.This apron was only on one side of the pond with the hot wire always over the water just far enough that allowed the drink but no bathing. In the uplands a half mile from water we piped and pumped to troughs with frost free fittings and float valves to keep them full. This prevented the manure from getting int the creeks and ponds as well which kept the nutrient levels in the ponds low to prevent algae over growth. Never over graze as it takes too long for the grass to recover and by moving the livestock frequently the flys and parasites will never become a problem. Putting up up to 8 birdhouses for swallows that thrive on fly's is good for cattle and man alike. Allowing up to 3 or 4 shade trees on every pasture to provide some shade for the cattle is a good idea and gives other birds some food and a place to nest. Moving cattle before you can see their knees is a good rule of thumb. I think of grazers as the ultimate solar generators and carbon storage in the soil and holds moisture because humid morning air can condensate on the grass which keeps it alive even in droughts. Hippies in my day (60's) were mostly wearing tie dyed clothing and smoking funny smelling tobacco. I only speak from hearsay and that isn't evidence allowed in court,lol.

[@BradGryphonn]

@paulcallicoat7597 That's very cool, mate.

[@grantbell6117]

As an ex Northern Rhodesian, now resident in Namibia i throughly enjoyed the documentary of your struggles and joys on conservation in the Kimberly area of Australia. I'm glad to see you haven't lost your Rhodesian accent! We will be praying for you and yours. Much blessings in Christ Jesus.

[@mariafrech9205]

My deepest respect for your work, your endurance, perceverence and steadfastness, courage and mutual support. All the best,

[@sophieclarke220]

This is so inspiring. What a gift to the world that Chris can read the landscape so well, thinks outside of the box and is so principled.

[@ranjitsingh2969]

Good job Chris I support u all the way...I am an environmentalist...read in science your findings is 100.% correct...

[@IseiNabuka]

Wow this is interesting and educational, of course eye opening as well. Thand you Chris for what you do and believe in ❤

[@sharynhughes1061]

The Government never helps, but both hands are out, will take your money, All The Best to Chris and His Family. CONGRATULATIONS !!

[@robyngrubb8413]

Brilliant story... All power to this man and his family. Bravo !

[@Welldone827]

Best wishes, wonderful people !!!!

[@user-le9wg7qk3l]

Keep up the good work. The goal is more important than how you go about achieving it and like all things in the outback you have to make do with what you have at hand. Feral animals are not always a problem sometimes they are a opportunity

[@GaragePie22]

Alan Savory is a legend! And so is this guy and family!

[@annemacpherson916]

Your innovative spirit is incredible!

[@gbone7581]

I knew after 30 seconds of hearing Chris speak he was an ex-Rhodesian so I had to hear the whole story. I also know how hard it is to rehabilitate overgrazed land as I am trying to do the same here in South Africa but on a much smaller scale. It's a pity he cant use Zebras instead of donkeys! One question, how do you get your cattle to market if there are no roads to the farm?

[@joseenoel8093]

Hi, I'm a chick forest technician from Quebec, majored in sylviculture, I've re-wild my lawn, true battle at first, congrats!

[@rhonamocke6527]

I will put you on my prayer list tonight. Blessings from Perth. Previously from South Africa. I have the greatest respect for farmers. I envy your lifestyle. God bless

[@eugenio1542]

This and Savory methods are controversial but government should support them as they work in this situation. Jack Out The Back is also battling government restrictions / bureaucracy 😢

[@onthefencefilm]

Really interesting perspective. Thank you for spotlighting Chris!

[@warrenharrison5052]

Chris, Australia is lucky to have such determined, innovative and resilient people as you and your family here. All power to you and best of luck with Kanchana and a contented retirement.

[@alderpet7986]

Its amazing that some people get job in places of power with sometimes with no previous experience in the feild or eyes to see the results. Every action has a reaction sometimes for good sometimes for bad Wishing you guys good luck with your fight

[@Jami-vm1zv]

As a rural American who has a ranch/farm, it's hard for me to understand the government telling a landowner what kind of livestock you can keep on your land.

[@dougdownunder5622]

Strayuns hate politics so much that they have ceded the government to control freaks. Unthinkable that rational & normal people would run for election When they do, they are demonised by presstitution.

[@jasonforrestal6050]

An apology... And financial restitution 😃 AMEN

[@JacquelineHahn1]

God bless them for their care of country

[@tyvs-x6l]

What a beautiful couple.