Terry Dunham

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Terry is an Orchid hunter in the true sense of the word, trekking and documenting all year…

A self taught citizen botanist and naturalist with a passion for WA orchid species documenting their locations throughout the year and researching this much loved genera while protecting area locations of the more vulnerable species. Terrys aim is to promote and educate awareness of the fragile habitats, geographic and environmental, while observing the beauty of our Orchids, Wildflowers and fauna with as little disturbance as possible.

Passionate about our terrestrial Orchids and native flora for over 50 years, Terry loves to trek and document his finds. He likes to share and educate on Social media and often shows other enthusiasts specific species and habitats on request.

Terry grew up on a farm in WA’s Great Southern region where, from a young age he has been learning about the local wildflower species. He remembers heading out with his father and grandfather to look for orchids as early as 8 years old.

Terry is a walking encyclopaedia of wildflower knowledge, specialising in native orchids. He has helped guide scientists and researchers, as well as local and international botanists and documentary makers find rare and threatened species. He is currently studying the regeneration of the Stirling Ranges after the early 2020 fires.