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The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69
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The recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global climate strategies, highlighting the necessity of biodiversity conservation.
Alison Zak from the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund champions the crucial role of beavers in mitigating the effects of climate change. Her advocacy aims to enhance the acceptance and appreciation of beavers, recognizing the enormous benefits they bring to an area- for people and other species.
Highlights
- How are beavers important to other species, including many endangered ones?
- What do beavers and climate change have to do with one another?
- How can humans coexist with these animals on their property?
What YOU Can Do
- Learn more about beavers. Apps like iNaturalist and iBeaver are great places to start.
- Talk to others about their benefits and about the ways to, more conveniently, coexist with them.
- Visit their habitat. This can help you to grow an appreciation for what they are capable of doing.
- Donate to the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund
Resources
- Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund
- Alison's personal website
- Wild Asana book
You can now text me directly from your podcasting app! Click on the link at the top of the show notes and let me know what you think about this episode or send me a question you may have that I can share with the guest. Be sure to leave an email address if you'd like a response because the feature doesn't include responding just yet. I can't wait to hear from you!
Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.
Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that!
What difference for the world are you going to make today?
81 episodes
Manage episode 390166143 series 2802963
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!
The recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global climate strategies, highlighting the necessity of biodiversity conservation.
Alison Zak from the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund champions the crucial role of beavers in mitigating the effects of climate change. Her advocacy aims to enhance the acceptance and appreciation of beavers, recognizing the enormous benefits they bring to an area- for people and other species.
Highlights
- How are beavers important to other species, including many endangered ones?
- What do beavers and climate change have to do with one another?
- How can humans coexist with these animals on their property?
What YOU Can Do
- Learn more about beavers. Apps like iNaturalist and iBeaver are great places to start.
- Talk to others about their benefits and about the ways to, more conveniently, coexist with them.
- Visit their habitat. This can help you to grow an appreciation for what they are capable of doing.
- Donate to the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund
Resources
- Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund
- Alison's personal website
- Wild Asana book
You can now text me directly from your podcasting app! Click on the link at the top of the show notes and let me know what you think about this episode or send me a question you may have that I can share with the guest. Be sure to leave an email address if you'd like a response because the feature doesn't include responding just yet. I can't wait to hear from you!
Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.
Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that!
What difference for the world are you going to make today?
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