Rottnest has a powerful physical and cultural identity. It is the interaction of the landscape and its cultural history which gives it power of place and regional identity. It is well loved by Western Australians, who guard it jealously from developers.

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Author Pat Barblett was a member of the Rottnest Island Board From 1977 until 1993, including three years as Chair of the Board. Pat is also part of the Rottnest Foundation whose primary role is caring and interpreting the environment on Rottnest