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.
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
@simonhawkins1892 Speaking as an American, it seems being 'biggest barrier' to Positive, Constructive Change is something Australian Bureaucracy shares with Governments around the World.
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.
Feral cats are decimating Australia yet the government want to go after this jem of a bloke for having a few donkeys worlds gone mad keep up the great work fighting for nature not just for your children but for every animal that owes its life to your great work ❤
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.
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
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
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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...]
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.
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.
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 😊
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.
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.
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.
@@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 😊
@@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.
Great documentary.. You and your family are pioneers. Australia is a harsh land where you are. lt takes people of strength and perseverence to not only stay the distance, but to improve upon the harsh conditions. Big Respect & Gratitude for what you have learnt and are building as a legacy for generations to come.
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
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.
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.
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 …..👏🏻👏🏻
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
@@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 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?
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!!
Get Chris’s legal team to research the term ‘feral’. If any grazier contains a herd, manages numbers and paddock/area rotation, they are ‘domestic’ stock not ‘feral’ stock. Feral animals are those that take up running and breeding with no human input controls, this is not the case for this station’s operations. If all introduced animals such as horses and cattle were feral without distinctions, then so are our country’s ‘Thoroughbred racehorses’ and ‘beef’ production.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspiring story worth paying more attention and sending more support to than the face that is COP 29 happening simultaneously. This is the kind of ecological work the world needs to get behind. To Chris and the entire family, thank you for your courage, dedication and trail blazing. How can we support you?
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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?
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.
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 ❤❤❤
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 🙏❤️😉🦘👍🇦🇺
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.
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.
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.
Sir, my prayers for your common sense actions in this massive action are for and with you. May our Everlasting God keep His hand over you and your family. Well wishes from South Africa.
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.
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.
Wonderful story of commitment, belief and love of life and environment. Bureaucracy and Government will have much to answer for if they fail to see the light, Good luck to you and yours.
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.
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!
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.
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 ❤
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!
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
Not so long ago I saw an other story on RUclips about an Australian man who was also turning the barren land into oasis. He had to deal with so much adversity as well, I don´t understand why it has to be like that.
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. ❤❤❤❤
"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.
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.
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.
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 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...]
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.
Funny how you never see a city so called environmentalist hugging a tree when it’s on fire. This is another classic example of land management at its finest. If you can empress other custodians of similar land then you must be doing it right. Hats off to you and your family.
What an amazing story of true grit and determination! Hopefully you will be able to get through to the people in their big offices who are book smart but not land smart! Great job you and your family have done!
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.
It’s nice to see your story of immigration . My family here in New Mexico go back to the 1500s my Great great grandfather , on my grandmother side ,was a mule skinner , brought supplies to the place called Santa Fe ,no one remembers the name of Town that was conquered by the Spanish . That town had been there for hundreds of years. And renamed Santa Fe . This story gives me a glimpse of what my grandfathers life was like in those days ,imagine New Mexico in those day was so remote the only way you could get there was by mule or horseback. No roads, just trails,Many people in those days use donkeys for all sorts of labor ,My grandmother saw the first model T. enter Santa Fe .He build a home in Santa Fe for his family one of the first home that was built there. Thank you for your video.
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?
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.
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
Great successful family - there are farmers in the eastern states that make soil and retain moisture in the land by semi damming waterways that slow the water down so that the surround soils stay more moist and green even during drought and dry spells
I'm from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 but it took me a while to realise that "Kachana" was actually in my local language....great to see a former Rhodie pursuing his dreams...I can only say "keep on keeping on, Chris."
There are scientists and scientists, and then there are Henggelers. I know the Rhodesians (I married one) They have shown Africa the way when it comes to the management of the veld. I trust that pompous bureaucracy will not be the winner here. Take courage Chris and family. Andrew, 60 years a South African conservationist.
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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.
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
@simonhawkins1892 Speaking as an American, it seems being 'biggest barrier' to Positive, Constructive Change is something Australian Bureaucracy shares with Governments around the World.
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.
Strayuh is a police state.
That has to be true, unfortunately!
There's no doubt about it: bureaucracy is the enemy of progress.
Feral cats are decimating Australia yet the government want to go after this jem of a bloke for having a few donkeys worlds gone mad keep up the great work fighting for nature not just for your children but for every animal that owes its life to your great work ❤
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.
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
Yes, a great story indeed. Today is the 6th November. All the best for your hearing from NZ
Ridiculous I hate our left wing bureaucrats who want to play god. Our land evolves and they want to
Hold it like an Amish in 1880s policy
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
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.
What a fantastic quote I read that quote years ago more people need to read or hear it especially these days
.. and from Denmark ☕💪
@@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.
@@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.
Zimbabwean origin farmers are the most tenacious people I've ever met
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.
One of the pioneers of regenerative agriculture. An Aussie legend. Good on ya mate.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...
@@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...]
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.
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.
Give them time
they are culling man, it's been going on for centuries, open your eyes
The world needs more people like this. Let the science lead and legislators learn. No issue is simple and this is no exception.
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 😊
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.
The earth is so lucky that this man is doing this work.Well done
Why didn't the ABC show us what work he is doing ?
@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...
@@user-McGiver : No, just a farmer.
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.
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.
@@buildmotosykletist1987 YOUR TROLLING TO REALL PEOPLES COMMENTS SIMPLY SHOWS HOW SIMPLE YOU ARE...
@@user-McGiver : So you have no factual argument and resort to inane insults. Bye.
@@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 😊
@@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.
Great documentary.. You and your family are pioneers. Australia is a harsh land where you are. lt takes people of strength and perseverence to not only stay the distance, but to improve upon the harsh conditions. Big Respect & Gratitude for what you have learnt and are building as a legacy for generations to come.
This earth needs people & family just like these guys.
Wonderful story and testimony of Human resilience and grit. Such a shame for lack of support .
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
Well said.
That's a grand family of remarkably strong character. The story is very moving, very hard stuff, very inspiring stuff. Love & salutations.
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.
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.
All the best mate, you have science on your side and support from everyone who has seen this show. All the best.
I am watching , from Denmark . 😊☕
To Australian bureaucracy, science doesn't exist except a way to control never to improve
I'm nearly 61. I'd organise myself to head over there and become a station hand to support these people if they asked.
Me also
Awesome on you
Not everything is bad if manage correctly
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 …..👏🏻👏🏻
Just ask ...
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.
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/
God bless you for your long sightedness
@ thank you .
Amazing! stay strong
@ thank you for the kind words
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
What a great man and an amazing couple living such a tough life but still have a teenage love for each other.
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.
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.
WA GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE ASHAMED.
HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE THE WORTH of this man's work.
Very impressive and worth emulating. The Ausi government should support such initiatives.
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.
@@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.
@@renee1741 : Then why didn't the ABC give us the facts ?
@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...
@@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?
Amazing story, the government should work with them, together they could achieve everything they both want and Australia needs. ❤😁👍
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!!
Get Chris’s legal team to research the term ‘feral’. If any grazier contains a herd, manages numbers and paddock/area rotation, they are ‘domestic’ stock not ‘feral’ stock. Feral animals are those that take up running and breeding with no human input controls, this is not the case for this station’s operations. If all introduced animals such as horses and cattle were feral without distinctions, then so are our country’s ‘Thoroughbred racehorses’ and ‘beef’ production.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for the update!
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.
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.
Inspiring story worth paying more attention and sending more support to than the face that is COP 29 happening simultaneously. This is the kind of ecological work the world needs to get behind. To Chris and the entire family, thank you for your courage, dedication and trail blazing. How can we support you?
So good to see people thinking outside the box. In the way that they have regenerated the land
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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?
That woman is a true blue Aussie and I am proud she has made our country her home 🫶🏼
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.
What a great family. I believe in what they stand for👍 best australian story in my opinion.
How do you know that Chris is not wrong ? Scientific research currently show he is wrong.
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 ❤❤❤
What beautiful story. God keeps them always blessed. 🙏🏻 🇦🇺 🇨🇭 🇿🇦 ❤️
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 🙏❤️😉🦘👍🇦🇺
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.
Let's hope this amazing family succeed.
hear, hear
Just seeing this I support this man. Please help this man, don’t put him in jail. Learn from him, don’t ruin this opportunity
Just brilliant. Outstanding land management and rejuvenation by dedicated people. To be envied!
What is that management ? Why is it brilliant ?
@@buildmotosykletist1987 TROLL...
More likely prosecuted by Bureaucrats who won't listen and their bruised egos.
@@buildmotosykletist1987 tell us why it isn't since you're so convinced
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.
What a stunning story of strength, courage, determination and integrity. Love and best wishes with the hearing
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.
God be with you in this bureaucratic bollicks - best wishes and love 🕊✨
Wow. This guy and his family are an amazing hard workers ever in the middle of nowhere.
Sir, my prayers for your common sense actions in this massive action are for and with you. May our Everlasting God keep His hand over you and your family. Well wishes from South Africa.
All the best for you and your family and also for the donkeys . 👍👍👍. 😉😎
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.
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.
What an amazing story, good luck and God bless.
Wonderful story of commitment, belief and love of life and environment. Bureaucracy and Government will have much to answer for if they fail to see the light, Good luck to you and yours.
What a good man, love his work ❤❤❤
What a fabulous Australian story and family trying to do right to country surely bureaucracy sees the science of regenerative farming.
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.
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!
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.
The stupidity of most/all governments knows no bounds.
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 ❤
God bless them for their care of country
What a beautiful couple.
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!
Australian authorities arer renowned for "being blind" as long as they maintain the power and authority over others, they are happy.
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
Not so long ago I saw an other story on RUclips about an Australian man who was also turning the barren land into oasis. He had to deal with so much adversity as well, I don´t understand why it has to be like that.
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
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. ❤❤❤❤
"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.
Can't say enough about Chris and his family. Much respect. This is the best of Utube👏👌
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.
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.
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.
We literally have 200+million year old forest (woolamai pines) but a lil bit of fire and some crazy inland floodn😅
@@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...]
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.
Funny how you never see a city so called environmentalist hugging a tree when it’s on fire. This is another classic example of land management at its finest. If you can empress other custodians of similar land then you must be doing it right. Hats off to you and your family.
What an amazing story of true grit and determination! Hopefully you will be able to get through to the people in their big offices who are book smart but not land smart! Great job you and your family have done!
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.
My deepest respect for your work, your endurance, perceverence and steadfastness, courage and mutual support. All the best,
Beautiful film, beautiful country, beautiful family.
I hope they prevail.
I certainly hope they let the donkeys live & stay. They are beneficial and can protect the land from many wild fires ! 🐾🐾💟
Another great Australian story. Champions.
It’s nice to see your story of immigration . My family here in New Mexico go back to the 1500s my Great great grandfather , on my grandmother side ,was a mule skinner , brought supplies to the place called Santa Fe ,no one remembers the name of Town that was conquered by the Spanish . That town had been there for hundreds of years. And renamed Santa Fe . This story gives me a glimpse of what my grandfathers life was like in those days ,imagine New Mexico in those day was so remote the only way you could get there was by mule or horseback. No roads, just trails,Many people in those days use donkeys for all sorts of labor ,My grandmother saw the first model T. enter Santa Fe .He build a home in Santa Fe for his family one of the first home that was built there. Thank you for your video.
What a love of his wife. Support for the family and their vision.
I wish them nothing but success. May they prevail!
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?
Good job Chris I support u all the way...I am an environmentalist...read in science your findings is 100.% correct...
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.
This guy is a hero what a set of balls on this bloke
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.
Your innovative spirit is incredible!
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
Great successful family - there are farmers in the eastern states that make soil and retain moisture in the land by semi damming waterways that slow the water down so that the surround soils stay more moist and green even during drought and dry spells
I'm from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 but it took me a while to realise that "Kachana" was actually in my local language....great to see a former Rhodie pursuing his dreams...I can only say "keep on keeping on, Chris."
Best wishes, wonderful people !!!!
The Government never helps, but both hands are out, will take your money, All The Best to Chris and His Family. CONGRATULATIONS !!
There are scientists and scientists, and then there are Henggelers. I know the Rhodesians (I married one) They have shown Africa the way when it comes to the management of the veld. I trust that pompous bureaucracy will not be the winner here. Take courage Chris and family. Andrew, 60 years a South African conservationist.
Government needs understanding, facts and flexibility. Yes there are donkey problems but just flying over a property is not science.