GEOBUZZ
MARCH–APRIL 2020
16 Australian GeographicCHARRED ISLE
By Quentin ChesterBIG PICTURE
Sometimes referred to as Australia’s Galapagos for
its abundance of wildlife, Kangaroo Island (KI) was
decimated by fi re in January. On page 64, AG writer
and KI resident Quentin Chester shares his story of the
unfolding tragedy, what it means to him and how the
small island community is responding.