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    Conservation and Science

    Are you tired of one-sided narratives about nature and conservation? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings you diverse perspectives on environmental stories, examining their ecological, social and political dimensions. Listen and become a well-rounded voice, empowered to foster dialogue and create change.

    I’m Tommy Serafinski and this is the Conservation and Science podcast, where we take a deep dive into topics of ecology, conservation and human-wildlife interactions (which, in most cases, means human-wildlife conflict). I talk with world-class scientists, members of environmental organisations, practical conservationists, farmers, nature writers, and last but not least, hunters and anglers. My conversations cover biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more.

    Start with the acclaimed episode 163, “The EU Review of Wolf Protection Status.” It’s the perfect introduction to what this podcast has to offer.

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    152: From Anti-hunter to Advocate with Philippe Jaeger Jun 21, 2023
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    Hunting is a frequent topic on my podcast. It lies in the epicentre of the unnecessary divide in wildlife conservation space. It evokes strong emotions and is often the source of fierce debate and conflict. So today I’m bringing you my conversation with a man who has been on both sides of that argument. Philippe Jaeger is a hunting journalist who in his youth was a member of a radical anti-hunting group. I met with Philippe during the International Journalism Symposium in Paris where we, together with journalists from all over the world, had an opportunity to discuss issues around hunting and the sustainable use of wildlife resources.

    It was abundantly clear to me that Philippe has an interesting and complex take on hunting and its current status in wider society. It is not all rosy as you might expect. And so we dive into a discussion about the ethics of hunting, hunting photos on social media, trophy hunting, social licenses to hunt, the connection between hunting and conservation and many other hotly debated subjects. Of course, I didn’t miss the opportunity to ask Philippe how he got involved in the anti-hunting movement and what made him change his mind. This is an important episode no matter which side of the hunting debate you are on.

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    151: Irish Sturgeon with Declan Quigley Jun 07, 2023
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    One of the three pillars of my podcast is to preserve knowledge about how the natural environment was in the past and to record stories and experiences from many decades ago. One such story, that I have a feeling is slipping away, is the story of the Irish sturgeon. Or to be more precise the story of sturgeon in Irish waters, as it wasn’t a separate species but likely one of two recorded in the north-west European waters: the Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) or the European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio).

    My feeling that the story is not well known and is fading into history was only reinforced by the difficulty to find anyone to talk about it. Nevertheless, I persisted in my search, time after time encouraged by one of my regular listeners, you know who you are! Finally, during one of those scientific “fish” conferences I got in touch with a man who knows the man! Shoutout to Robert Rosell from Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Belfast. Without his help, this episode wouldn't happen.

    Declan Quigley is an independent researcher and a man with a great passion for marine biology. He has written over 460 articles and papers that have been published in The Irish Naturalists' Journal, Marine Times, The Skipper and many others. In his home in Wicklow, he has an impressive-looking office filled with cabinets with research materials and samples. So it was my great pleasure and a unique opportunity to meet him there and sit down at his kitchen table and talk about the past, present and potential future of sturgeon in Irish waters.

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    150: Predator Control with Barry McMahon May 24, 2023
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    The topic of lethal predator control has proven to be highly contentious. On one end of the spectrum, there are people who are inherently opposed to killing animals no matter the circumstances. On the other end are people who are eager to get on with reducing numbers, too eager perhaps. However, there are many reasons and scenarios where it might be needed. Today we focus on predator control in relation to ground-nesting birds and their precarious conservation status.

    When dealing with a controversial subject like this it is important to be factual and follow the evidence. So I was delighted for the opportunity to talk about it with Barry McMahon, an Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation & Zoonotic Epidemiology at the University College Dublin and Lecturer at the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science. At this point, I would like to thank Susan Doyle for putting me in touch with Barry after I had the pleasure to listen to her excellent presentation at the 8th Irish Ornithological Research Conference. There she discussed the need to revise approaches to the management of abundant generalist predators.

    During our conversation, we not only talk about predator control but also about other human impacts on ground-nesting birds such as off-lead dogs or nest trampling by livestock. Of course, there are larger, systemic issues underneath and we didn’t shy away from discussing those as well.

    Paper: European bird declines: Do we need to rethink approaches to the management of abundant generalist predators?

    Title survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DL56R59

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    149: Changes to Deer Hunting and Firearms Licensing in Ireland with Liam M. Nolan May 10, 2023
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    There is a lot going on for Irish deer hunters at the moment. First, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine launched a Public Consultation on the Management of Deer in Ireland. There are a lot of questions and worries about the potential outcomes of this consultation. The online survey published as a part of it only confirmed these concerns. There is a common perception that it was constructed to lead to a preconceived outcome rather than to solicit an honest view of the situation.

    Second, the Department of Justice formed The Firearms Expert Committee to review the firearms licensing regulations. This is further raising concerns among hunters because the committee refuses to consult with the Firearms Users Representative Group and the report published by the committee indicates that it is venturing outside of the scope of its original remit. It is important to remember that Ireland already has one of the most restrictive firearm control laws in the world.

    To discuss these pressing topics I invited Liam Nolan, the Course Director of the Deer Alliance HCAP. Liam has been involved in deer hunting and more generally, game shooting in Ireland for the past 45 years. He is one of the most prominent figures in the Irish deer hunting space. He is also a practising Barrister, all of which makes him expertly positioned to discuss issues on the border between law and hunting.

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    148: Environmental Dialogue with Rob Yorke Apr 26, 2023
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    Those of you who follow me on social media already know that last week I gave a presentation about the use of podcasting for communicating complex and nuanced ideas to non-experts. The presentation was part of the 7th International Journalism Symposium on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wildlife Resources. The symposium was moderated by a well-known environmental dialogue broker, Rob Yorke.

    Having Rob right then and there I couldn’t miss the opportunity to sit down with him for a quick podcast about communication in the environmental space. It was one of those crazy episodes recorded in a hotel lobby with crowds of people walking by and the sun shining right into the camera lens. Those of you who know Rob and his work can probably guess that it would be difficult to summarise in just a few sentences what we were talking about. So, you need to push that play button and listen to our conversation.

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    147: Woodcock Research and Hunting with James O'Neill Apr 12, 2023
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    The woodcock is one of the most interesting birds. It is a wader that adapted to the woodland habitat. It has a range of unique characteristics like 360-degree vision, a flexible bill and white tail feathers that reflect up to 30% more light than the feathers of any other bird. It is also a valued game bird, meaning it is a sought-after quarry for bird hunters. So much so that an entire breed of gun dogs, cocker spaniels, was created for hunting woodcock. Their name ‘cocker’ is thought to have come from the bird’s name.

    To talk about this fascinating bird I could invite only one person. Our guest today is none other than James O’Neill who some people refer to as Mr Woodcock. James is a PhD student at University College Cork who focuses his research on this species of woodland bird. James not only rings these birds but also conducts surveys and examines all kinds of parameters of woodcock biology and ecology.

    As you would expect, one hour is not nearly enough to cover all aspects of James’ research and to even scratch the surface of his deep knowledge of this species. So we agreed that we’ll get together again soon to record part two of our conversation. Subscribe to my newsletter to not miss it. Finally, I want to give a shoutout to NARGC who was a driving force and huge supporter of this project. Once again a hunting organisation is playing a key role in research and conservation.

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    146: Multi-Generational Outdoors Teaching with Emanuel Rose Mar 29, 2023
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    Once again we are coming back to the subject of getting the young generation educated about nature and involved in experiences they might otherwise miss. It’s a theme that has been discussed on my podcast several times. It also comes back time and time again during my conversations about the state of nature and outdoor pursuits. Young people are just not getting outside that much anymore. There is a multitude of reasons for this. Today we touch on almost all of them.

    Our guest today is Emanuel Rose, a passionate outdoorsman, experienced fly angler, and accomplished hunter. In addition to his love for the outdoors, Emanuel is also a talented author who has written a series of children's books. Originally intended for his grandchildren, these books have since become widely popular among children and institutions alike. Join me for my conversation with Emanuel, where we delve into his experiences and insights on hunting, fishing, and the beauty of nature. We also talk about his mission to educate and inspire the next generation about the importance of the natural world.

    A Children's Book About Nature Wenaha Henry-Seeds to a Tree

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    145: The Future of Hunting with Richard Prideaux Mar 15, 2023
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    With declining wildlife populations, expanding urbanisation and dwindling social acceptance of hunting I often question whether this activity has a future. Add to the list the ageing population of hunters and the minimal recruitment of new hunters from young generations and the picture doesn’t look pretty. So is hunting fading into the history books together with the abundance of wild game and fish?

    To discuss this topic I sat down with Richard Prideaux, a wilderness skills and survival instructor, writer, photographer and host of the Modern Outdoor Survival podcast. I heard Richard talking indirectly about hunting and its future and I thought he had an interesting perspective on it. Of course, I have my own views on this subject and so I was eager for this conversation.

    And so we discussed various environmental and socio-economic issues that are impacting hunting and its perception among wider society. I must admit that some of Richard’s views were not what I thought they would be. So that made for an interesting conversation. I am sure that regardless of whether you’re for or against hunting, you will find this discussion valuable.

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    144: How to Cut All Chemical Nitrogen on a Farm with James Foley Mar 01, 2023
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    Today we discuss a wide range of important farming-related topics like getting rid of nitrogen inputs, multispecies pasture, soil health, organic farming and how to convert a conventional farm to a low input operation. James describes his journey to regenerative farming and how it helped both biodiversity and his pocket. Of course, we don’t shy away from important subjects like the perception of farming by the wider public.

    It was a massive pleasure to spend time at the Coolydoody Farm and to hang out with James. At the end of the day, we swapped our logo hats and book recommendations. Of course, just like every farmer, James couldn’t let me go empty-handed so I left his farm not only with the recorded material for this podcast but also with a pack of organic pork sausages from outdoor-raised pigs.

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    143: Emergent with Miriam Kate McDonald Feb 15, 2023
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    We often ask the question of whether farming and rewilding can coexist. Today we are going a step further and asking if farming and rewilding can support each other. To answer this question I talk with Miriam Kate McDonald, an ecologist and farmer, who recently published her book titled “Emergent: Rewilding Nature, Regenerating Food and Healing the World by Restoring the Connection Between People and the Wild”.

    In the course of our conversation, we talk about Miriam’s internal struggle between viewing the landscape as a farmer and as an ecologist. She was initially torn between the two perspectives but ultimately came to illuminating conclusions, which we discuss in detail. Other topics we touch on are soil health, regenerative farming, agroforestry and more.

    As always you can purchase Miriam’s book using the provided links. This is also a great way to support my work as I get a small commission from every purchase.

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