Barry Windle

CRICHTONA — Wed, 04 May 2011 06:25:50 +0000

I’ve been semi-retired since 2004 after a career in the South Australian Department of Agriculture/Primary Industries, where I finished as an Executive Director. I’m still doing occasional consulting work and much voluntary work for our local Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and NRM projects. I coordinate a catchment revegetation project which includes our property and other landholders in the Mount Lofty Ranges (near Hahndorf). With some ‘real’ work, grandfather duties (for 7+), some Murray River cruising and flying or maintaining a micro-light aircraft, my diary is usually full.

I am originally from suburban Adelaide, but having lived in the Adelaide Hills since 1971, I really don’t miss anything to do with
city life.

Living on a property at Balhannah gives us a rural environment and the opportunity to raise a few White Dorper sheep. Being close to Adelaide, we visit for a regular dose of culture from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

My favourite holiday destination is Goolwa on the south coast because it is totally relaxing and I enjoy both the river and surf beach activities.

In my spare time I enjoy flying my micro-light, learning more about aviation generally and trying to keep fit.

My favourite movie is Monsoon Wedding because we spent some time living and working in India and it brings back a lot of good memories.

At the moment I am reading “Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram”.

If money was no option, I would like to visit more countries and travel at a very leisurely pace.

A quality I would most like to be remembered for is working with the local community for long term improvement to land and habitat management.

What I find most valuable about being a Board Member is the opportunity to add to the nation’s ability to respond to damaging pest incursions that take a heavy toll on farmers, communities and the natural environment. I also really enjoy the stimulation from working with committed fellow Directors and interacting with our science community.

CRC for Plant Biosecurity - Barry Windle

Barry Windle