Monty is joined by Deschutes Watershed Manager and mountain goat expert, Corey Heath, who talks about the history of the species within the region.

Monty is joined by Deschutes Watershed Manager and mountain goat expert, Corey Heath, who talks about the history of the species within the region.

Mountain Goats

On the third and final installment of the non-motorized trail series, Monty sits down with District Wildlife Biologist Brock McCormick to discuss the issue from a land management perspective. Learn how trails are planned, implemented, and managed in the Deschutes National Forest.

On the third and final installment of the non-motorized trail series, Monty sits down with District Wildlife Biologist Brock McCormick to discuss the issue from a land management perspective. Learn how trails are planned, implemented, and managed in the Deschutes National Forest.

Non-motorized Trail Use: Managing Trail Systems (part 3)

On this special episode of NWNM, Monty speaks with the podcast’s editor, Kyle Miller, and his project partner, Kara Foran, about their upcoming documentary, Follow the Beaten Path. This is the second part of a three part series about non-motorized trails.

On this special episode of NWNM, Monty speaks with the podcast’s editor, Kyle Miller, and his project partner, Kara Foran, about their upcoming documentary, Follow the Beaten Path. This is the second part of a three part series about non-motorized trails.

Non-motorized Trail Use: Follow the Beaten Path (part 2)

Finishing up the two part series The Way of the Beaver, Monty sits down with Jason Wilcox and Jason Gritzner to talk about the impact beavers have on watersheds and their long-term resiliency in the face of climate change. 

Finishing up the two part series The Way of the Beaver, Monty sits down with Jason Wilcox and Jason Gritzner to talk about the impact beavers have on watersheds and their long-term resiliency in the face of climate change.

The Way of the Beaver: Beavers and Watersheds (part 2)

This week on the Northwest Nature Matters podcast, Monty sits down with Lori Hennings, a Senior Natural Resource Scientist  for Portland Metro. They discuss the complex nature of wildlife disturbance caused by non-motorized trail usage, and the ways professionals are working to minimize the impacts of outdoor recreation.

This week on the Northwest Nature Matters podcast, Monty sits down with Lori Hennings, a Senior Natural Resource Scientist  for Portland Metro. They discuss the complex nature of wildlife disturbance caused by non-motorized trail usage, and the ways professionals are working to minimize the impacts of outdoor recreation.

Non-motorized Trail Use: Impacts on Wildlife (part 1)

This week, Monty speaks with Vanessa Petro about her innovative methods surrounding beaver research.

This week, Monty speaks with Vanessa Petro about her innovative methods surrounding beaver research.

The Way of the Beaver: Innovations in Beaver Research (part 1)

On another installment of the Losing a Legacy series, Monty speaks with retired Forest Wildlife Biologist Mark Henjum as they reflect on his decades-long career and lasting impact on Oregon conservation.

On another installment of the Losing a Legacy series, Monty speaks with retired Forest Wildlife Biologist Mark Henjum as they reflect on his decades-long career and lasting impact on Oregon conservation.

Losing a Legacy: Mark Henjum

ODFW Wildlife Habitat Biologist Jamie Bowles and Monty discuss the developing research on montane foxes throughout the west.

ODFW Wildlife Habitat Biologist Jamie Bowles and Monty discuss the developing research on montane foxes throughout the west.

Sierra Nevada Red Fox

Finishing up a two part series on wildlife migration, Monty speaks with Tim Greseth, Executive Director at Oregon Wildlife Foundation, and Suzanne Linford, founder of Protect Animal Migration. Listen as the three discuss the value in building dynamic partnerships to make effective, long-lasting change.

Finishing up a two part series on wildlife migration, Monty speaks with Tim Greseth, Executive Director at Oregon Wildlife Foundation, and Suzanne Linford, founder of Protect Animal Migration. Listen as the three discuss the value in building dynamic partnerships to make effective, long-lasting change.

Protecting Animal Migration (Part 2)

In the first episode of a two-part series, Monty speaks with Sara Gregory, Lori Turner, and Cidney Bowman, experts working to improve habitat connectivity throughout Oregon and make the roads safer for wildlife and motorists alike.

In the first episode of a two-part series, Monty speaks with Sara Gregory, Lori Turner, and Cidney Bowman, experts working to improve habitat connectivity throughout Oregon and make the roads safer for wildlife and motorists alike.

Protecting Animal Migration (Part 1)

What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest.Monty is the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland in Oregon. He has emerged as a national leader in organizing and implementing complex habitat restoration efforts benefitting locally and regionally important fish and wildlife species. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, with additional support from the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

The PNW is my home and wildlife is my passion. Fabulous podcast, especially inspired by episode 5!

Fantastic

Great podcast! Produced by wildlife biologists featuring their colleagues on various topics.

Very informative content!

What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Monty is the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland in Oregon. He has emerged as a national leader in organizing and implementing complex habitat restoration efforts benefitting locally and regionally important fish and wildlife species. This podcast is produced by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, with additional support from the Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

Northwest Nature Matters

Geology is a fundamental discipline to major biological concepts such as evolution and biogeography. Join me in a fascinating conversation with Geologist Andrew J. Meigs as he explains the geologic principles behind plate tectonics, volcanism, and mountain-building in the Pacific Northwest. Andrew is a Professor of Geology at Oregon State University.  Support this Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries: https://www.oregongeology.org/ Statewide Landslide Database: https://www.oregongeology.org/slido/index.htm

Geology is a fundamental discipline to major biological concepts such as evolution and biogeography. Join me in a fascinating conversation with Geologist Andrew J. Meigs as he explains the geologic principles behind plate tectonics, volcanism, and mountain-building in the Pacific Northwest. Andrew is a Professor of Geology at Oregon State University.  Support this Podcast via Patreon here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters</a> Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries: <a href="https://www.oregongeology.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oregongeology.org/</a> Statewide Landslide Database: <a href="https://www.oregongeology.org/slido/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oregongeology.org/slido/index.htm</a>

#25 The Foundation: Exploring Plate Tectonics, Volcanism, and Mountain Building in the PNW

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is considered an exemplary example of success but new challenges loom on the horizon.  In this episode, we will be talking to Davia Palmeri, the Conservation Policy Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Davia is an expert on conservation policy. Davia will discuss the history of conservation, new challenges, and the exiting possibility of a game-changing piece of legislation that could revolutionize conservation in the U.S. To support this podcast visit our Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters  Links to more information for listeners:  http://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/North-American-model-of-Wildlife-Conservation.pdf http://wildlife.org/policy/recovering-americas-wildlife-act/  https://www.nwf.org/~/media/Documents/PDFs/Wildlife-Conservation/State-Breakdown-Wildlife-Funding_10192017.ashx

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is considered an exemplary example of success but new challenges loom on the horizon.  In this episode, we will be talking to Davia Palmeri, the Conservation Policy Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Davia is an expert on conservation policy. Davia will discuss the history of conservation, new challenges, and the exiting possibility of a game-changing piece of legislation that could revolutionize conservation in the U.S. To support this podcast visit our Patreon site: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters</a> Links to more information for listeners: <a href="http://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/North-American-model-of-Wildlife-Conservation.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/North-American-model-of-Wildlife-Conservation.pdf</a> <a href="http://wildlife.org/policy/recovering-americas-wildlife-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wildlife.org/policy/recovering-americas-wildlife-act/</a> <a href="https://www.nwf.org/~/media/Documents/PDFs/Wildlife-Conservation/State-Breakdown-Wildlife-Funding_10192017.ashx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nwf.org/~/media/Documents/PDFs/Wildlife-Conservation/State-Breakdown-Wildlife-Funding_10192017.ashx</a>

#3 The Hidden Story of American Conservation

Great conversation with Selina Heppell, the Chair of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Selina discusses her research, describes her department's strategy for the future, and reflects on better ways to attract, train, inspire, and support the next generation of wildlife professionals.  OSU Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife   https://fw.oregonstate.edu/

Great conversation with Selina Heppell, the Chair of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Selina discusses her research, describes her department's strategy for the future, and reflects on better ways to attract, train, inspire, and support the next generation of wildlife professionals.  OSU Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife  <a href="https://fw.oregonstate.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://fw.oregonstate.edu/</a>

#24 Teaching the Next Generation of Conservationists

A conversation with Mark Penninger about the natural history and conservation of the bighorn sheep. Mark is the Forest Biologist for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, and a bighorn sheep and mountain goat specialist. Called the "koepa" by the Northern Paiute people, the bighorn sheep is an icon of the mountain West; yet complex disease issues have stalled its complete recovery. Mark discusses the history of bighorn conservation, its life history, management, and how sheep conservationists are trying to solve pressing challenges to sheep recovery.  Links for listeners: Sheep Conservation Strategy from WAFWA:  https://www.wafwa.org/Documents%20and%20Settings/37/Site%20Documents/Working%20Groups/Wild%20Sheep/Publications/Bighorn%20Sheep%20Conservation%20Challenges%20-%20Management%20Strategies%20-%2021st%20Century-Reduced.pdf

A conversation with Mark Penninger about the natural history and conservation of the bighorn sheep. Mark is the Forest Biologist for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, and a bighorn sheep and mountain goat specialist. Called the "koepa" by the Northern Paiute people, the bighorn sheep is an icon of the mountain West; yet complex disease issues have stalled its complete recovery. Mark discusses the history of bighorn conservation, its life history, management, and how sheep conservationists are trying to solve pressing challenges to sheep recovery.  Links for listeners: Sheep Conservation Strategy from WAFWA: <a href="https://www.wafwa.org/Documents%20and%20Settings/37/Site%20Documents/Working%20Groups/Wild%20Sheep/Publications/Bighorn%20Sheep%20Conservation%20Challenges%20-%20Management%20Strategies%20-%2021st%20Century-Reduced.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wafwa.org/Documents%20and%20Settings/37/Site%20Documents/Working%20Groups/Wild%20Sheep/Publications/Bighorn%20Sheep%20Conservation%20Challenges%20-%20Management%20Strategies%20-%2021st%20Century-Reduced.pdf</a>

#6 Koepa: The Natural History and Conservation of The Bighorn

An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Burke Hales and Dr. George Waldbusser about the effects of ocean acidification on ocean ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. Professors and research partners at Oregon State University, Burke and George definitively linked an increase in ocean acidification to the collapse of oyster seed production at a commercial oyster hatchery in Oregon. We discussed the overarching science behind climate change, the chemistry behind atmospheric and ocean carbon and acidity, effects on marine organisms and their ecosystems, and more! Links for listeners to explore this issue: Global Carbon Project website: https://www.globalcarbonproject.org/ NOAA Ocean Acidification Program: https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/ Link to some of George and Burke's papers: http://oregonstate.academia.edu/GeorgeWaldbusser

An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Burke Hales and Dr. George Waldbusser about the effects of ocean acidification on ocean ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest. Professors and research partners at Oregon State University, Burke and George definitively linked an increase in ocean acidification to the collapse of oyster seed production at a commercial oyster hatchery in Oregon. We discussed the overarching science behind climate change, the chemistry behind atmospheric and ocean carbon and acidity, effects on marine organisms and their ecosystems, and more! Links for listeners to explore this issue: Global Carbon Project website: <a href="https://www.globalcarbonproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.globalcarbonproject.org/</a> NOAA Ocean Acidification Program: <a href="https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/</a> Link to some of George and Burke's papers: <a href="http://oregonstate.academia.edu/GeorgeWaldbusser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://oregonstate.academia.edu/GeorgeWaldbusser</a>

#9 Simple Chemistry and a Complex Problem: Ocean Acidification in the Pacific Northwest

Wildlife connectivity is a hot topic - especially in the West. Join for a fascinating conversation with Leslie Bliss-Ketchum (Samara Group) and Rachel Wheat (ODFW). Leslie and Rachel are experts in wildlife connectivity, road ecology, and implementing new strategies to improve wildlife movement in a human altered landscape.  Oregon Conservation Strategy Key Conservation Issue: Barriers to Animal Movement  House Bill 2834  Secretarial Order 3362

Wildlife connectivity is a hot topic - especially in the West. Join for a fascinating conversation with Leslie Bliss-Ketchum (Samara Group) and Rachel Wheat (ODFW). Leslie and Rachel are experts in wildlife connectivity, road ecology, and implementing new strategies to improve wildlife movement in a human altered landscape. <a href="http://www.oregonconservationstrategy.org/key-conservation-issue/barriers-to-animal-movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oregon Conservation Strategy Key Conservation Issue: Barriers to Animal Movement</a> <a href="https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2834" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> House Bill 2834</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/so_3362_migration.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Secretarial Order 3362</a>

#26 Wildlife On The Move: Connectivity in a Human Altered Landscape

John Kirk

Part one of a series dedicated to the naturalist and explorer, John Kirk Townsend. In 1839, Townsend published his journal as a book entitled "A Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River". The journal recounts the then 24 year old's trip from Missouri to the mouth of the Columbia River in 1834, with fellow naturalist and professor Thomas Nuttall. These naturalists brought with them, some preconceptions about Native Americans. Nevertheless, the Journal illustrates, in vivid detail, the travels of an expert naturalist/scientist exploring the West. This narration is slightly abridged by the narrator and is based on an old printing where some excerpts of the original journal were omitted. For a complete version of Townsend's book, go to this link:  http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/narrative-of-journey-across-rocky-mountains-to-columbia-river For free e-book versions go to www.gutenberg.org here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45238

Part one of a series dedicated to the naturalist and explorer, John Kirk Townsend. In 1839, Townsend published his journal as a book entitled "A Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River". The journal recounts the then 24 year old's trip from Missouri to the mouth of the Columbia River in 1834, with fellow naturalist and professor Thomas Nuttall. These naturalists brought with them, some preconceptions about Native Americans. Nevertheless, the Journal illustrates, in vivid detail, the travels of an expert naturalist/scientist exploring the West. This narration is slightly abridged by the narrator and is based on an old printing where some excerpts of the original journal were omitted. For a complete version of Townsend's book, go to this link: <a href="http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/narrative-of-journey-across-rocky-mountains-to-columbia-river" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/narrative-of-journey-across-rocky-mountains-to-columbia-river</a> For free e-book versions go to <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gutenberg.org</a> here: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45238</a>

#14 Narrative of a Naturalist: The Journal of John Kirk Townsend PT 1

A conversation with biologists Brian Bangs and Chris Allen about a pioneering success story recovering the once Endangered Oregon Chub. The Oregon Chub was de-listed in 2015 - the first fish ever removed from the federal Endangered Species Act list.  Brian is a native fish biologist and Oregon Chub project lead for ODFW. Chris Allen is an endangered species biologist and recovery project leader with the USFWS in Oregon.  Brian and Chris discuss various native freshwater fish species of conservation concern, the Oregon Chub project, and their trailblazing efforts to achieve de-listing. For more information about the Oregon Chub: USFWS website for Oregon Chub:  https://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/articles.cfm?id=149489414 ODFW website for Oregon Chub: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/species/chub.asp If you are interested in Oregon Chub conservation on your land Contact info: Brian Bangs, ODFW biologist: brian.bangs@oregonstate.edu, 541-757-5080   photos courtesy of Freshwaters Illustrated

A conversation with biologists Brian Bangs and Chris Allen about a pioneering success story recovering the once Endangered Oregon Chub. The Oregon Chub was de-listed in 2015 - the first fish ever removed from the federal Endangered Species Act list.  Brian is a native fish biologist and Oregon Chub project lead for ODFW. Chris Allen is an endangered species biologist and recovery project leader with the USFWS in Oregon.  Brian and Chris discuss various native freshwater fish species of conservation concern, the Oregon Chub project, and their trailblazing efforts to achieve de-listing. For more information about the Oregon Chub: USFWS website for Oregon Chub: <a href="https://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/articles.cfm?id=149489414" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/articles.cfm?id=149489414</a> ODFW website for Oregon Chub: <a href="https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/species/chub.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/species/chub.asp</a> If you are interested in Oregon Chub conservation on your land Contact info: Brian Bangs, ODFW biologist: <a href="mailto:brian.bangs@oregonstate.edu" rel="noopener">brian.bangs@oregonstate.edu</a>, 541-757-5080   photos courtesy of Freshwaters Illustrated

#10 Trailblazing Recovery: A Case Study of the First Fish De-Listing Ever 

A fascinating window into new discoveries in kelp ecology and conservation with Sara Hamilton - a leading researcher studying trends in kelp forests. Sara is a PhD student at Oregon State University. Part one of a series produced in partnership with the Elakha Alliance Links to learn more: A  story map compiled by the Samish tribe and others about the importance of kelp and it's loss in that region:

A fascinating window into new discoveries in kelp ecology and conservation with Sara Hamilton - a leading researcher studying trends in kelp forests. Sara is a PhD student at Oregon State University. Part one of a series produced in partnership with the <a href="http://www.elakhaalliance.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elakha Alliance</a> Links to learn more: A <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b9f979a547004c32a616b5319a6410c0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> story map</a> compiled by the Samish tribe and others about the importance of kelp and it's loss in that region:

#28 The Kelp Ecosystem of the PNW Part I

This episode is primarily oriented to students, early professionals, and others considering wildlife careers. We explore the various career tracks in the wildlife profession with Quentin Hays, a wildlife biologist and professor who brings personal perspectives from his diverse work in agency, academic, and private sectors.  Instead of delving into specific jobs, we explore how wildlife career tracks differ in the academic, non-profit, agency, and consulting/private sectors. We discuss pros and cons in each sector, and ways to prepare for each.  To Support Northwest Nature Matter's please visit our Patreon Site here: https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters

This episode is primarily oriented to students, early professionals, and others considering wildlife careers. We explore the various career tracks in the wildlife profession with Quentin Hays, a wildlife biologist and professor who brings personal perspectives from his diverse work in agency, academic, and private sectors.  Instead of delving into specific jobs, we explore how wildlife career tracks differ in the academic, non-profit, agency, and consulting/private sectors. We discuss pros and cons in each sector, and ways to prepare for each.  To Support Northwest Nature Matter's please visit our Patreon Site here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters</a>

#13. Talking Wildlife Career Tracks

An inspiring discussion with three leaders in wildlife science and management. Harriet Allen, Evie Merrill, and Wini Kessler are recognized for their scientific accomplishments while leading wildlife programs in state and federal agencies and academia. In addition to their scientific credentials, they are pioneering trailblazers and mentors for women in the wildlife profession.   Harriet Allen:  https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonFishWildlife/photos/were-celebrating-women-history-month-today-featuring-one-of-our-first-women-in-s/10152600067001761/ Wini Kessler: https://www.juneauempire.com/news/former-juneau-ecologist-becomes-second-woman-to-win-national-award/ Evie Merrill: https://wildlife.org/rmef-honors-tws-member-evelyn-merrill/

An inspiring discussion with three leaders in wildlife science and management. Harriet Allen, Evie Merrill, and Wini Kessler are recognized for their scientific accomplishments while leading wildlife programs in state and federal agencies and academia. In addition to their scientific credentials, they are pioneering trailblazers and mentors for women in the wildlife profession.   Harriet Allen: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonFishWildlife/photos/were-celebrating-women-history-month-today-featuring-one-of-our-first-women-in-s/10152600067001761/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonFishWildlife/photos/were-celebrating-women-history-month-today-featuring-one-of-our-first-women-in-s/10152600067001761/</a> Wini Kessler: <a href="https://www.juneauempire.com/news/former-juneau-ecologist-becomes-second-woman-to-win-national-award/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.juneauempire.com/news/former-juneau-ecologist-becomes-second-woman-to-win-national-award/</a> Evie Merrill: <a href="https://wildlife.org/rmef-honors-tws-member-evelyn-merrill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildlife.org/rmef-honors-tws-member-evelyn-merrill/</a>

#23 Pathfinders in Wildlife

A fascinating conversation with Taal Levi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Taal is a geneticist and ecologist with a broad research focus including assessing the ecological consequences of wildlife over-exploitation, fisheries management, the ecology and conservation of predators, disease ecology, and population dynamics in a changing climate. Our conversation moved through several interesting research topics including how DNA techniques are re-writing our understanding of species' natural history; DNA bar-coding; studying the rare Humboldt marten; brown bears, rodents, and seed dispersal; passenger pigeons; recovering extinct species; the ecology of Lyme disease; trophic cascades, and more!    Links for listeners: USFWS proposal to list the Humboltd marten as Threatened under the ESA: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-10-09/pdf/2018-21794.pdf James Estes book on trophic cascades  https://www.amazon.com/Trophic-Cascades-Predators-Changing-Dynamics/dp/1597264873 James Estes memoir Serendipity: An Ecologist's Quest to Understand Nature  https://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Ecologists-Understand-Organisms-Environments/dp/0520285034 Estes et al. paper on trophic downgrading https://people.clas.ufl.edu/rdholt/files/255.pdf

A fascinating conversation with Taal Levi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Taal is a geneticist and ecologist with a broad research focus including assessing the ecological consequences of wildlife over-exploitation, fisheries management, the ecology and conservation of predators, disease ecology, and population dynamics in a changing climate. Our conversation moved through several interesting research topics including how DNA techniques are re-writing our understanding of species' natural history; DNA bar-coding; studying the rare Humboldt marten; brown bears, rodents, and seed dispersal; passenger pigeons; recovering extinct species; the ecology of Lyme disease; trophic cascades, and more!  Links for listeners: USFWS proposal to list the Humboltd marten as Threatened under the ESA: <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-10-09/pdf/2018-21794.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-10-09/pdf/2018-21794.pdf</a> James Estes book on trophic cascades <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trophic-Cascades-Predators-Changing-Dynamics/dp/1597264873" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Trophic-Cascades-Predators-Changing-Dynamics/dp/1597264873</a> James Estes memoir Serendipity: An Ecologist's Quest to Understand Nature <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Ecologists-Understand-Organisms-Environments/dp/0520285034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Ecologists-Understand-Organisms-Environments/dp/0520285034</a> Estes et al. paper on trophic downgrading <a href="https://people.clas.ufl.edu/rdholt/files/255.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://people.clas.ufl.edu/rdholt/files/255.pdf</a>

#7 Breakthroughs in Studying Predator and Prey

Join me for a great conversation with Michael Schroeder, a research scientist with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Michael is a leading expert on the ecology and conservation of native grouse species of North America. Beyond technical expertise, Mike has a contagious passion for wildlife and being a wildlife biologist!   Mikes article "Grouse of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" in the Columbia Magazine:  http://www.washingtonhistory.org/files/library/winter-2003-04_003.pdf

Join me for a great conversation with Michael Schroeder, a research scientist with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Michael is a leading expert on the ecology and conservation of native grouse species of North America. Beyond technical expertise, Mike has a contagious passion for wildlife and being a wildlife biologist!   Mikes article "Grouse of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" in the Columbia Magazine: <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/files/library/winter-2003-04_003.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.washingtonhistory.org/files/library/winter-2003-04_003.pdf</a>

#27 Sentinels of the Big Sky: Exploring the Ecology of Western Grouse Species

Free-roaming horses and burros represent one of the most challenging and complex issues in the realm of western public land policy. In this episode we talk with Keith Norris, the Director of Policy and Communications with The Wildlife Society. Keith gives an overview of the issues and reveals important science based details and perspectives often left out of this otherwise emotionally driven topic.  For more information from TWS:https://wildlife.org/horse-rich-dirt-poor/ Short film co-produced by Keith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6h242vy_q8 Positions statement of The Wildlife Society: https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/PS_FeralHorsesandBurros.pdf  Testimony of ORTWS: https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHB-Oregon-Comments2.pdf To support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters ORTWS Annual Meeting https://ortws.org/2019-annual-meeting/ To Support Recovering America's Wildlife Act:        Thank your member of congress for supporting the Recovering America's Wildlife Act via social media (#RecoverWildlife), phone, or email.      If they are not yet supporting the bill, ask your Member of Congress to co-sponsor Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. You can also refer people to OurNatureUSA.com for an auto-generated letter.      Consider signing the National Wildlife Federation's 1000+ group  letter of support      Consider joining the Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife: https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/2215/1382/3049/AAFW_Membership_Sign-up.pdf      Please share this info with your colleagues, family and friends. #RecoverWildlife 

Free-roaming horses and burros represent one of the most challenging and complex issues in the realm of western public land policy. In this episode we talk with Keith Norris, the Director of Policy and Communications with The Wildlife Society. Keith gives an overview of the issues and reveals important science based details and perspectives often left out of this otherwise emotionally driven topic.  For more information from TWS:<a href="https://wildlife.org/horse-rich-dirt-poor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildlife.org/horse-rich-dirt-poor/</a> Short film co-produced by Keith <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6h242vy_q8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6h242vy_q8</a> Positions statement of The Wildlife Society: <a href="https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/PS_FeralHorsesandBurros.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/PS_FeralHorsesandBurros.pdf </a> Testimony of ORTWS: <a href="https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHB-Oregon-Comments2.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHB-Oregon-Comments2.pdf</a> To support this podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/northwestnaturematters</a> ORTWS Annual Meeting <a href="https://ortws.org/2019-annual-meeting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ortws.org/2019-annual-meeting/</a> To Support Recovering America's Wildlife Act:  <ol> <li>     Thank your member of congress for supporting the Recovering America's Wildlife Act via social media (#RecoverWildlife), phone, or email.</li> <li>     If they are not yet supporting the bill, ask your Member of Congress to co-sponsor Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. You can also refer people to <a href="http://ournatureusa.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">OurNatureUSA.com </a>for an auto-generated letter.</li> <li>     Consider signing the National Wildlife Federation's 1000+ group <a href="https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Policy/Recovering-Americas-Wildlife-Act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> letter of support</a></li> <li>     Consider joining the <a href="https://www.fishwildlife.org/afwa-acts/alliance-americas-fish-and-wildlife" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife</a>: <a href="https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/2215/1382/3049/AAFW_Membership_Sign-up.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/2215/1382/3049/AAFW_Membership_Sign-up.pdf</a></li> <li>     Please share this info with your colleagues, family and friends. #RecoverWildlife</li> </ol>

#21 Equids At-Large on Public Land

A fascinating conversation with Michael P. Nelson, an environmental scholar, writer, teacher, speaker, consultant, and Professor of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy. He holds the Ruth H. Spaniol Chair of Renewable Resources and serves as the Lead Principal Investigator for the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Long-Term Ecological Research program at Oregon State University. He is the philosopher in residence of the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Project, the longest continuous study of a predator-prey system in the world.  We discuss the history of environmental ethics, Aldo Leopold, ethics in wildlife management, case studies in the application of an ethical framework or argument, natural resource curriculum, and more.  Links for Listeners: A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold audio book: https://www.amazon.com/A-Sand-County-Almanac/dp/B073VXNRF1 Kathleen Dean Moore's website with links to lectures, essays, books and other events: https://www.riverwalking.com/ A seminal book relating to Environmental Ethics: Roderick Nash's Wilderness and the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-American-Mind-Roderick-Frazier/dp/0300091222/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1545536613&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=wilderness+in+the+american+mind The biography of Aldo Leopold by Curt Meine: https://www.amazon.com/Aldo-Leopold-His-Life-Work/dp/0299249042 Environmental philosophy text on Leopold's Land Ethic by J.B. Callicot, In Defense of the Land Ethic Essays in Environmental Philosophy:  https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Land-Ethic-Environmental-Philosophy/dp/0887069002

A fascinating conversation with Michael P. Nelson, an environmental scholar, writer, teacher, speaker, consultant, and Professor of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy. He holds the Ruth H. Spaniol Chair of Renewable Resources and serves as the Lead Principal Investigator for the <a href="http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Long-Term Ecological Research program</a> at Oregon State University. He is the philosopher in residence of the <a href="http://www.isleroyalewolf.org/wolfhome/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Project</a>, the longest continuous study of a predator-prey system in the world.  We discuss the history of environmental ethics, Aldo Leopold, ethics in wildlife management, case studies in the application of an ethical framework or argument, natural resource curriculum, and more.  Links for Listeners: A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold audio book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/A-Sand-County-Almanac/dp/B073VXNRF1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/A-Sand-County-Almanac/dp/B073VXNRF1</a> Kathleen Dean Moore's website with links to lectures, essays, books and other events: <a href="https://www.riverwalking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.riverwalking.com/</a> A seminal book relating to Environmental Ethics: Roderick Nash's Wilderness and the American Mind: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-American-Mind-Roderick-Frazier/dp/0300091222/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1545536613&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=wilderness+in+the+american+mind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-American-Mind-Roderick-Frazier/dp/0300091222/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1545536613&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=wilderness+in+the+american+mind</a> The biography of Aldo Leopold by Curt Meine: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aldo-Leopold-His-Life-Work/dp/0299249042" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Aldo-Leopold-His-Life-Work/dp/0299249042</a> Environmental philosophy text on Leopold's Land Ethic by J.B. Callicot, In Defense of the Land Ethic Essays in Environmental Philosophy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Land-Ethic-Environmental-Philosophy/dp/0887069002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Land-Ethic-Environmental-Philosophy/dp/0887069002</a>

#5 Exploring Ethics & Values in Wildlife Management

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