An exceptional gift inspired by a lifetime love of nature: from family walks in the Australian bush to hiking in the Himalayas, Alick Goldberg's recent bequest to ACF was inspired by a lifetime of experience with nature and community service. His son, Russell, provides here some insight into his father's adventurous life.

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MY FATHER'S BEQUEST TO ACF is part of a life's commitment to nature and a love of the Australian bush. Family holidays with his four children inevitably included bushwalks, many overnight. These were usually planned but sometimes a result of letting us kids exercise our newly learned bush skills navigate us away from the accepted route back to the car. Despite (or perhaps partly due to) these rare misadventures and an occasional request to hug a tree en route, the passion for nature has been passed down through generations.

While Alick recently stated he actually knew everything when he was 21, and each year discovered he knew a little less, his desire to learn, live and appreciate the world remained strong until his death at age 82. Five months prior, he'd been hiking through the Ugandan mountains, speaking at local villages and schools and canoeing up the Nile.

Home was on the Central Coast in an eco-friendly house on the edge of the bush. In later life he went back to the original job he'd enjoyed, working as a pharmacy-locum in country towns right across Australia, where he could combine community service with ongoing learning and getting into the bush. Whether he was climbing Kings Canyon, poking around Tennant Creek, rafting down the Franklin or overseas hiking through the Himalayas or the Pyrenees--all of which he was doing after turning 55--he always felt a spiritual connection with the land.

ACF expresses our sincere appreciation for Mr Goldberg's gift to ACF's work through his will. Extraordinary supporters, who like Mr Goldberg, have left a bequest to ACF are recognised in our Annual Report. These gifts have made a significant difference for our efforts to protect our cherished environment and make the transition to a more sustainable way of life.

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Living Legacy Community

ACF recognises the exceptional commitment of our bequest supporters in our Living Legacy Community through invitations to special events and by providing opportunities to meet with our Executive Director, Don Henry, and President, Professor Ian Lowe. Many participated in our recent afternoon or morning tea events, which featured updates from ACF campaigners, and at Prof. Lowe's discussion forum, A Responsible Approach to Climate Change.

For more information on how you can support ACF in your will or information on our Living Legacy Community, please contact Brenda Curran on 1800 332 510, bequests@ acfonline.org.au or www. acfonline.org.au/bequests and ask for a copy of our Living Legacy bequest booklet.

Gifts In Memory

ACF has received gifts in memory donations for:

* Sue Couper, Vic

*Iain Paterson, Vic

* Nancy Hammond, QLD

We acknowledge their wonderful dedication to the environment. ACF offers condolences to their family and friends and thanks them for their kind gestures in honouring the memory of their loved ones.

To make a gift for conservation in memory of a family member, friend or colleague or to arrange for donations in lieu of flowers for a funeral, please contact Brenda Curran on 1800 332 510. To commemorate loved ones and donate to ACF online, create a special Living Years webpage, which allows friends, relatives or colleagues around the world to leave messages, images and comments. Email Brenda on [e-mail].

ACF expresses our sincere appreciation for Mr Goldberg's gift to ACF's work through his will. Extraordinary supporters, who like Mr Goldberg, have left a bequest to ACF are recognised in our Annual Report. These gifts have made a significant difference for our efforts to protect our cherished environment and make the transition to a more sustainable way of life.