Irwin tributes

As the anniversary of Steve Irwin's death approaches environmentalists and animal lovers all over Australia have been praising his work and the legacy he left.
Shadow Environment Minister Peter Garrett says Australians have a greater understanding of the richness of the natural environment thanks to the Crocodile Hunter.
A spokeswoman for the Wilderness Society says he made the wilderness accessible to Australians and unless you understand and love it, you'll never protect it.
RSPCA Queensland spokesman Michael Beatty says Steve Irwin's greatest gift was how he inspired children and the true contribution he made to conservation may not be felt for decades, when today's children are calling the shots.
The Crocodile Hunter died on the fourth of September last year after being stung in the chest by a stingray.