172: Antidote to Screen Addiction with Emanuel Rose

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xVpBfbS6rJtR5X1rp7LyO This episode is slightly different than usual when it comes to its subject. However, working with technology by day and creating digital content by night, I spend substantial time thinking about and grappling with this subject. So when I learned that a long-term supporter and a friend of the podcast, Emanuel Rose, wrote a … Continue reading 172: Antidote to Screen Addiction with Emanuel Rose →

Deer Hunting Season 2024 Extended

As expected (albeit not as soon) the Minister of State Malcolm Noonan extended, with immediate effect, the deer hunting season to the end of March for female deer and to the end of April for male deer. Here are my thoughts on this. https://youtu.be/zsm1WBPA-Rs

171: Rewilding with Steve Carver

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jy7XUjBB0uXfATqC63IHa?si=5208c8bad3084769 It has been a considerable time since the last time we spoke about rewilding on the podcast. I feel that the discussion around the practice as well as understanding of the term has moved on in the last three to four years. So, I decided to get an update on the state of rewilding. … Continue reading 171: Rewilding with Steve Carver →

170: EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 with Frank Vassen

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vVoOt5TWDkQUxz4nHVrZ2 Currently, a lot is going on in the European Union concerning regulations that can impact nature and nature restoration. To get a better understanding of the current state of nature in the European Union and the future of nature conservation and restoration I talk with Frank Vassen. Frank works in the Nature Unit in … Continue reading 170: EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 with Frank Vassen →

169: Species Reintroductions

https://open.spotify.com/episode/64pJp4xAbRfKSyrKYbkp2s Species reintroductions, often in the context of rewilding, is a topic that we frequently discuss on this podcast. It is also fiercely debated on social media. I have been asked more than once about my views and opinions on this topic. Do I support species reintroductions? Well, it depends. In this episode, I’m going … Continue reading 169: Species Reintroductions →

168: Coexistence with Wolves in Estonia with Helen Arusoo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SacXgnHbTR90b9C9AIjJQ On my podcast, we talk a lot about coexistence with large carnivores and the challenges it poses. Some of those challenges might seem insurmountable to some. To shed some light on overcoming these hurdles, I contacted Helen Arusoo, an Estonian nature journalist and the leader of the National Animal Working Group. In this conversation, … Continue reading 168: Coexistence with Wolves in Estonia with Helen Arusoo →

167: Conservation Detection Dogs with Caroline Finlay

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kbjj8Kg1xTsEEUkqH9BD5 When we talk about dogs and conservation, it is usually in the context of wildlife disturbances caused by pet dogs and their inconsiderate owners. However, a specially trained dog can be an invaluable asset in conservation projects that require searches or detection. The subjects can vary from searching and finding carcasses to detecting nests … Continue reading 167: Conservation Detection Dogs with Caroline Finlay →

166: Conservation and Science in 2024 – Housekeeping

https://open.spotify.com/episode/63Vl4I4CII2C04DTkFw8M1 The new year has just started and I’m quick to treat you to yet another episode of the Conservation and Science podcast. Since it is this early in the year, it’s a good opportunity to give you an update about my plans for 2024 and what you can expect from the podcast. Listen to … Continue reading 166: Conservation and Science in 2024 – Housekeeping →

165: Flicker in the Water with Bob Gonzalez

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QCTT4M6dDXYncKfqknjp1 A Flicker in the Water is a book about fishing I wish someone had written a long time ago. I gotta admit that due to its small size, I initially underestimated it. However, as I started reading it, I was immediately drawn to the series of fishing stories and captivated by original, real-life photos. … Continue reading 165: Flicker in the Water with Bob Gonzalez →

164: Shotgun Conservationist with Brant MacDuff

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qlUqB18FLvYGMlNJWVQlN The story of Brant MacDuff, the author of the book under the title “The Shotgun Conservationist: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting” is in many ways similar to mine. We were both born and raised in the city without any contact or access to hunting. We overcame not insignificant obstacles to get into hunting later … Continue reading 164: Shotgun Conservationist with Brant MacDuff →