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Julia Watson, Australian born and now living and working in New York, has shifted her landscape architecture practice to conserving global indigenous and traditional communities, their culture and environments. What drew you to landscape architecture? I was a kid of the eighties, when the conservation movement found its feet and was prolifically impacted by climate change and environmental catastrophes like the Exxon Valdez oil spill. I felt this overwhelming responsibility towards the earth. I remember visiting Yosemite National Park and discovering the beauty of landscape, having moments with wild animals and becoming fascinated by native American culture. I discovered the connection between the natural and spiritual world early and carry this theme through my work today. When did this expand to your work in conservation? Conservation is its traditional sense isn’t …