The Very Worried Wombat

By Mark Edward Green and Brooklyn J Ross

Mark Green has always held an intimate fascination for the natural world and the way that our beautiful planet functions. He always seeks out forest walks for experience and appreciation of Earth’s living systems.
Mark attended university in Lismore in 1987-88 gaining an Associate Diploma in Environmental Management. He then went on to work in many scientific and environmental field positions over the next twelve years. In 2001 he returned to Lismore to complete a Degree in Coastal Management and a Diploma of Education.
He now works as a High School Science teacher. Mark has two beautiful children, Rhiana and Ethan, to whom these books are dedicated to. This book is also dedicated to my mother Barbara Joan Green, Professor Bill Bolton, Professor Nicholas Holmes. Also, Marty Stait for his immense inspiration and encouragement over the years. He did not like CSG so this ones for you mate. The wombat.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris AU
• Release date: Feb 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669885672

Mark Edward Green

Mark Green has always held an intimate fascination for the natural world and the way that our beautiful planet functions. He always seeks out forest walks for experience and appreciation of Earth’s living systems. Mark attended university in Lismore in 1987-88 gaining an Associate Diploma in Environmental Management. He then went on to work in many scientific and environmental field positions, including aquaculture and water quality management. In2001 he returned to Lismore to complete a Degree in Coastal Management and a Diploma of Education. He now works as a high school science teacher. He is dedicated to inspiring young people to take a stand against global pollution and environmental destruction. Mark has two beautiful children, Rhiana and Ethan, to whom this book is dedicated. This book is also dedicated to his late mother Barbara Green, Professor Nicholas Holmes and Mr Daniel Sturdee for their inspiration and encouragement over the years. ** Laluka Hamilton, born in 1997, was raised in the Northern Rivers of NSW, always surrounded by environmentally conscious people and influences. Laluka enjoyed a childhood of exploring the area through camping and bush walks with her family, all the while learning about environmental impacts and biodiversity. Laluka also experienced her last years of high schooling through Rudolph Steiner education, which solidified her love for art and creativity. She then made her way to Melbourne where she is completing a Bachelor of Communication design (graphic design) at RMIT. Her talent as a water colour artist was noticed by the Author and these illustrations are the result of that collaboration. These imaged are dedicated to her amazing parents who helped her through the process and continue to support her in all her creative endeavours.

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The Very Worried

Wombat.

BY

MARK EDWARD GREEN

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PROLOGUE.

CHAPTER 1 I LOVE MY FOREST.

CHAPTER 2 WHY ON EARTH ARE YOU HERE?

CHAPTER 3 I HAVE NOT SLEPT FOR DAYS NOW.

CHAPTER 4 THERE IS A WEIRD SMELL IN THE AIR

CHAPTER 5 MY FRIENDS ARE GETTING SICK

CHAPTER 6 THAT WAS A VERY NARROW ESCAPE.

CHAPTER 7 IT’S TIME TO UNITE ALL THE ANIMALS.

CHAPTER 8 TEAMS OF HUMANS TO PROTEST, PROTECT AND REPAIR.

CHAPTER 9 I LOVE MY FOREST ONCE AGAIN.

EPILOGUE.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF COAL SEAM GAS MINING. (WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?)

INTRODUCTION

Please be warned that even though this story has a positive outcome, the content may disturb some young children. Parental discretion is advised on this very sensitive and controversial topic. This book is environmentally and politically motivated.

This book begins a long time ago, when humans discovered that if they burned coal, oil and natural gas, they could produce heat, light and turn water into steam to drive trains and machinery.