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Philip Simpson

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DescriptionPhilip Simpson discusses the Abel Tasman National Park.CreatorPhilip SimpsonPania WaltonTasman District LibrariesDate16 June 2022Geo Cordinates^[1]Runtime0:56:34Recorded ByPania Walton Recording NotesABSTRACT

Philip introduces himself, describes his early childhood in Uruwhenua, Upper Tākaka, discusses the origin of the name ‘Uruwhenua’, his parents’ nursery business and the beginnings of Waimea Nurseries. Philip talks about his secondary schooling at Nelson College and becoming a botanist. He describes his involvement with Project Janszoon, pest management in the Abel Tasman National Park (ATNP), orchids, and the impact of granite on life in the ATNP. Philip discusses Māori history in the ATNP, the possible impacts of climate change, and his favourite places in the ATNP (Tōtaranui in particular). Philip talks about weeds in the ATNP and management of these. Philip talks about the ATNP as a “people’s environment” and the relationship between people, nature and boundaries in a national park context. Subject/KeywordAbel Tasman National ParkConservationGolden Bay / Mohua (N.Z.)InterviewsOral historiesProject JanszoonDevon McLeanFurther InformationFind Down the bay : a natural and cultural history of Abel Tasman National Park in your local libraryConditions of Use©Tasman District Libraries, 2022.

This is an edited version of the oral history recording. A full recording of the interview may be available on request.

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CollectionAbel Tasman Oral HistoriesOral HistoriesOrganisationTasman District Libraries

AT2022615R.mp3

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Introduction to interview 17 secs
Philip introduces himself 161 secs
Philip's childhood 60 secs
Genesis of Waimea Nurseries 213 secs
Becoming a botanist 256 secs
Involvement with Project Janszoon 152 secs
Pest management 243 secs
Orchids 194 secs
Impact of granite 464 secs
Māori history 475 secs
Climate change 255 secs
Favourite places 365 secs
Weeds 215 secs
People, nature, boundaries 312 secs

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Philip Simpson