David Noble: podcast appearances and interviews

David Noble, born in 1965, is an Australian canyoner, explorer, and botanist known for his discovery of the Wollemi pine around 10 September 1994. His discovery led to the scientific naming of the species Wollemia nobilis in his honor. Noble's background includes emigrating from England to Australia with his parents, John and Olive Noble, when he was two years old. As a modern explorer, he has visited remote sites within the Wollemi National Park that few others have seen and is recognized for exploring the canyons of the Wollemi Wilderness. Throughout his explorations, he has named over two hundred remote features, including the canyons Twister and Hole in the Floor. At the time of discovering the Wollemi pine, Noble was serving as a field officer with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service. Following his discovery, he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and was promoted to the position of ranger.