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22 November 2024
James’ natural craft reliant on native timbers

By PHILIP HOPKINS

James Kidman, in his 30s, harvests native forest hardwood for guitars made by Australian instrument makers and played by Australian and international artists.

He has an honours degree in botany, ecology and conservation from Melbourne University; has worked as a land manager with traditional Pitjantjatjara owners in Central Australia; he collects seeds of locally rare plant speci...

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