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Philip Ingamells (1947-2023) was an Australian conservationist, photographer, writer and advocate for the preservation of parks and wilderness areas and a member of the Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA).

Early life and training
Philip (Phil) Ingamells was born in 1947. After studying architecture and finding it was not a profession to which he felt commitment, in 1970 Ingamells enrolled in Photography at Prahran College under Paul Cox. There he specialised in landscape photography; it is likely that this interest led to his involvement in conservation. He contributed photography and writing to a number of magazine publications including Park Watch  and Wild, and to reports. He was photographer for the 1987 book The Eltham Copper Butterfly and produced Discovering Mount Buffalo, Discovering the Prom. In an intervew recorded by Peter Leiss in 2017 Ingamells professed to using photography "to persude people to protect natural areas."

Conservationist
During his tenure with the Victorian National Parks Association Ingamells made frequent appearances in the media and made direct representation to governments. He spearheaded a long and hard-fought campaign to remove cattle grazing from the Alpine National Park, not once but twice. His dedication and resilience in the face of challenges made this victory possible. He was vocal in opposing development proposals within the national parks' estate, and emphasised the importance of preserving these areas in their pristine state; in the 1990s and again in 2012, he played a pivotal role in fending off development proposals for Wilsons Promontory. When plans were announced for construction of 31 buildings along Victoria's most popular alpine bushwalks he raised serious concerns. He advocated for government action to control feral animals that were intruding on Alpine habitats, highlighting the need to protect these fragile ecosystems. On the complex issue of fire management in natural landscapes, he advocated for policies balancing safety and preserving natural heritage.

Legacy
Ingamells died suddenly at his home in late August 2023 and was remembered as a defender of nature in a public memorial 14 September 14 in Eltham.