What comes to mind when you think about the word wilderness? For many, it conjures up images of pristine, wild landscapes untouched by humans. But increasingly, the term's being recast, as environmental records show that 'wilderness' is a relatively recent phenomenon.

What comes to mind when you think about the word wilderness? For many, it conjures up images of pristine, wild landscapes untouched by humans. But increasingly, the term's being recast, as environmental records show that 'wilderness' is a relatively recent phenomenon.

What comes to mind when you think about the word wilderness?&nbsp;For many, it conjures up images of pristine, wild landscapes untouched by humans. But increasingly, the term's being recast, as environmental records show that 'wilderness' is a relatively recent phenomenon.

Living with Country — Michael-Shawn Fletcher on wilderness myths

This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

This program is no longer in production.&nbsp;Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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Living with Country — Michael-Shawn Fletcher on wilderness myths

Living with Country — Michael-Shawn Fletcher on wilderness myths