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Apr 9th, 2022 39m 56s

In this episode I chat with Mark Krawzcyk, permaculture designer, educator and author of the book Coppice Agroforestry: Perennial Silviculture for the 21st Century. We talk about his work designing, implementing, and tending to perennial agricu

Protecting Farmland with Conservation Easements- Jess Laggis

Mar 13th, 2022 32m 28s

In this episode I talk with Jess Laggis, the Farmland Protection Director with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC). We get into how land trusts function and how conservation easements can be used to keep farmland protected from de

Turning Passion into Action- Peter Kleinhenz

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In this episode I interview Peter Kleinhenz, the Aucilla Watershed Coordinator with Tall Timbers Research Station. He works to make sure the land around this ancient river in the Florida Panhandle is protected from development and invasive spec

The Ordeal of Appalachia- Steven Stoll

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The story of the Appalachian mountains could not be adequately told without diving into the history of dispossession in the region. Since early settlement the class of peasant farmers, many of whom were fleeing dire circumstances in Ireland and

Southeastern Grasslands- Theo Witsell

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In this episode, I talk with Theo Witsell, co-founder and chief ecologist with Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI). North America was once largely covered by vast grasslands, rich with wildlife, immense plant diversity, and deep topsoil. W

Growing Farmers

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In this episode I chat with Sarah Alexander, the executive director with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) about their efforts to support the local organic farming scene in Maine.--- Support this podcast: https://podca

How Do Birds Impact Our Land Stewardship?

Dec 6th, 2021 29m 38s

In this episode I talk with conservation biologist, Aimee Tomcho, about bird conservation, land use ethics, and the wonder of the natural world. Through her work with Audubon NC and ForestHers NC, Aimee is at the forefront of connecting bird co

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Oct 29th, 2021 40m 42s

This episode features Charlie Menefee, an urban planner with the City of Missoula. Drawn into planning from his roots as a lifelong skateboarder and biker navigating urban spaces, Charlie is involved in designing urban spaces that are more envi

Bringing Conservation Issues to the Public- Will Harlan

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In this episode I talk to Will Harlan, author, biologist, community leader, and homesteader about his experience communicating with the public and galvanizing community efforts on conservation issues in Western North Carolina.--- Support th

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Episode 1: Introduction

Sep 12th, 2021 4m 44s

In this introduction episode I share what I hope to learn and offer through this resource. I detail the types of people that will be interviewed and topics to be discussed. I invite you to join in on this experience of mutual learning and engag

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