Into The Wilderness with Byron Pace

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#135 Dr Linzi Seivwright: deer management, kinship theory, grouse and the climate emergency Mar 19, 2020

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With heated debate on the deer working group report, and a potential sweeping shift in how we manage the Scottish landscape for deer, I am joined by ecologist Dr Linzi Seivwright, who has worked closely with local deer management groups over a number of years. Discussion drifts to cover other projects she has worked on, as we talk about grouse population cycles, kinship theory, the climate emergency, woodland restoration, temporal displacement of populations, and the need to have a landscape-scale approach with regard to management. We also delve into a species of crow previously thought to be extinct, and the re-discovery of a lost population of deer on a remote island.

#134 Alex Rodgers: Upland conservation, Northern Ireland, carbon capture, grouse, curlew & land restoration Mar 05, 2020

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I speak with the only full-time gamekeeper in Northern Ireland, Alex Rodgers, about an ambitious project to restore a moorland to its historic, thriving state. Recent winners of the gold Purdey Award for conservation, Alex works for the Irish Grouse Conservation Trust, involved in an array of research with collaborating NGOs and scientists to determine the long term conservation of these upland areas in a way which protects the eco-system, and allows wildlife to thrive alongside humans.

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#133 Dr Rebecca Wade: River naturalisation, conservation, ecosystem services, Antarctica & women in STEM Feb 21, 2020

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We deep drive into fluvial systems, naturalisation, integrated catchment management and all things related to the conservation of our waterways. I am joined by Dr Rebecca Wade, senior lecturer in environmental sciences at Abertay University. We hear about her journey in the sciences and work in North America, and how knowledge in urban restoration is being applied to rural rivers systems here in Scotland. We cover the importance of nature and the great outdoors for our health, green prescriptions, the expeditions of Captain Scott, and Rebecca's own upcoming adventure to Antarctica. For links mentioned in the show, visit: www.thepacebrothers.com/intothewildernesspodcast

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#132 Ben O. Williams: ecosystem conservation, fish, upland birds & Brittany spaniels Feb 06, 2020

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From a snowy Montana, we interview Ben O. Williams, a legend in upland bird hunting, and author of numerous books. From Yellowstone biologist to his long career as a teacher, we hear about his love of fish and fishing, as well as his affection for Brittany spaniels. Our discussion spans from the imperilled sagebrush habitat to his role in Trout Unlimited and the designation of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness area. A wonderful interview with a fascinating man.

Ben's books: https://www.amazon.com/Ben-O.-Williams/e/B001K7U4KI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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#131 Maya Van Rossum: environmentalism, fracking, river-system conservation Jan 22, 2020

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May Van Rossum, the longest-serving River Keeper in the nation, joins us for a fascinating conversation around environmental protection; from river systems to fracking, and living in a more environmentally conscious way. Maya is an environmental attorney and founded the green amendment movement. Her book is available on Amazon: The Green Amendment: Securing our right to a healthy environment.

https://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/

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#130 Sam Thompson: trophy Hunting, literature & UK conservation Jan 12, 2020

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The first show of 2020, we have Sam Thompson back on. Deer Stalker, manager, all-round good guy and a listener favourite. We tackle a New Year Q&A before chatting through some of the issues ahead, including the consultation to ban the import of 'trophy animals'. We also chat about books and films, fuelled by beer and chocolate. What is not to like?

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#129 Chris Conroy: the River Garry restoration project Dec 19, 2019

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In a slight departure from our normal format, we are ending 2019 with a podcast recorded in the field with Chris Conroy, Director of the Ness District Salmon Fishery Board. Detailing the River Garry restoration project, we join the team as they process reared wild salmon, genetically sampled and separated, ready for the next stage of the project.

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#129 Notes from the field: River Garry Restoration Project Dec 19, 2019

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#128 Nicole Qualtieri: women of the west, Modern Huntsman Dec 06, 2019

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From the depths of Montana, we sit down with Nicole Qualtieri at Modern Huntsman HQ. Joined by Tyler Sharp, we talk with Nicole about her role as guest Editor-in-Chief for volume 4, the Women's Issue. Recounting her journey into hunting, and discussing the important role woman play in the hunting narrative, it's a fun-filled, beer and whisky fuelled show with plenty of laughs among the serious points made.

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#127 Corin Smith, Fish Farming, Atlantic Salmon & The Future of Angling Nov 21, 2019

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Corin Smith is back on the show to catch us up on the State of Salmon farming, in Scotland and globally. We look at the role of recreational fishing in conservation, whether current scientific studies are helping put fish back in our rivers, and the challenges facing the salmon farming industry. We also chat about Patagonia's new film Artificial, and the lessons learnt from touring it around Europe.

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