Phill Pullinger
About Phill
Phill is a GP, conservationist, author of Tarkine Trails, and co-founder of Kuno. Phill has broad expertise and a long held passionate commitment to the natural world.
Background
Phill grew up in Burnie on the North-West Coast of Tasmania, and has long had a love for nature, passion for its protection, and belief in the importance of nature in people's lives.
Phill's efforts to and success in conserving nature have included work with the Cam River Action Group, The Wilderness Society, Doctors for Forests, the Tarkine National Coalition, Environment Tasmania and Kuno.
Phill's has worked as a doctor in emergency, general practice and rural and remote medicine in Alice Springs, SW Western Australia, Central Australia, Western NSW and Tasmania.
Phill has Masters degrees in Economics and Public Policy, and is author of Tarkine Trails.
Phill currently works as a GP on Bruny Island and as founder of Kuno.
Articles by Phill
Coding for Earth
Kuno is on a mission to build a web platform that makes it easy for anyone, anywhere to see, learn about, connect with and act for Earth. We are looking for someone who is passionate about nature AND is passionate about coding, to join our team!
International River Grading System
The International River Grading System has been designed to provide an indication of the degree of difficulty for paddling of a rapid and/or river.
Introducing Kuno - launch event
Kuno. The Nature platform. An exciting new start-up whose mission is to connect people with nature, empower those who protect it and scale impact for Earth. Join us at this special online and in person (Hobart) launch event Oct 1 2024.
"I have a dream" - speech by Martin Luther King
"I have a dream", is the famous speech delivered by American Civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr. An inspirational moment for all interested in our common future.
Nature prescribing good for health: Review
Nature prescribing is a growing movement in health-care. This systematic review by the Lancet reveals clear benefits to blood pressure, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and physical activity from nature prescribing programs.
Deosai: The Last Sanctuary
This documentary explores the life of the wonderful Himalayan Brown Bear and the efforts to conserve it in the Deosai plateau.
How far can I cycle in a day?
Suggested times for cycling trails. The suggested times for Mountain Biking and Cycle touring trails listed on Kuno are generally conservative but should be adjusted as needed depending on a few key variables.
Lesson 1: Connect with your corner of Earth
Every story of success in protecting nature through human history starts with one person who felt a deep love for and connection with their corner of planet Earth.
Bruny Island - lunawanna-alonnah field guide
The Bruny Field guide is a special project that is ‘crowd-sourcing’ a rich, beautiful and comprehensive guide to the natural history of Bruny Island, its stories, conservation needs and how to see, connect with and be inspired by this extraordinary place
Markhors - Cliffwalkers of Chitral
The Markhor is a large species of goat that frequents the Karakoram and Himalayan mountains. This documentary features exquisite footage of the Markhor and other wildlife of the Chitral region.
Marina Silva - champion of the Amazon
Born in the Amazon, Marina Silva has been a major figure for decades in its preservation. This film explores her life.
Earth Charter
Crafted by visionaries, the Earth Charter is an ethical foundation for actions to build a more just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It offers a vision of hope and a call to action.
Galleries by Phill
Bruny Island Coastline
Bruny Island has an intricate, complex, beautiful and varied coastline, ranging from sheltered inlets, shallow bays, mudflats, lagoons, and grand sea-cliffs, through to long sandy ocean facing beaches.
Mosman Wildlife
Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl
Bruny Island wildlife
Bruny Island is a haven for rare and unique birds and animals, and is one of the best bird-watching spots in Australia.
Galleries Contributed by Phill
Duco - redemption in nature
Imagery from the life of Duco, a Brazilian environmentalist, nature and bird-guide who found redemption in nature
Pelagic Birds of Tasmania
Pelagic birds are birds that spend a large part of their life on the open ocean. These include the majestic Albatross, petrels and terns. This gallery of Pelagic birds by Marcio Conrado was taken off the Tasman Peninsula
Mosman Wildlife
Dozens of species of native animals frequent the remnant moist gullies and bushland of the Mosman peninsula, from the Eastern Water Dragon to Peron's Tree Frog and the endangered Powerful Owl
Bruny Island wildlife
Bruny Island is a haven for rare and unique birds and animals, and is one of the best bird-watching spots in Australia.
Birds of the Atlantic Forest
The Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse forests in the world including almost 1000 bird species. Here are a few of these birds from photographer Marcio Conrado.
Bruny Island Coastline
Bruny Island has an intricate, complex, beautiful and varied coastline, ranging from sheltered inlets, shallow bays, mudflats, lagoons, and grand sea-cliffs, through to long sandy ocean facing beaches.