Chapter
The Ethics of Rewilding
22:13 - 31:26 (09:13)
The podcast discusses the ethics behind rewilding, particularly in terms of where it is best to undertake, its benefits and impacts on the ecosystems in the area. The discussion also delves into how rewilding can be done without harming the ecosystems.
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Eco-tourism and rewilding efforts involve keeping humans out of certain areas to allow nature to thrive.
22:13 - 23:48 (01:35)
Summary
Eco-tourism and rewilding efforts involve keeping humans out of certain areas to allow nature to thrive. Some farmers have reported making as much or even more through eco-tourism than they did farming, demonstrating the potential economic benefits of such practices.
ChapterThe Ethics of Rewilding
EpisodeHow Rewilding Works
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The idea of cores, corridors, and carnivores suggests that having an apex predator in an area is healthy for that area, and explains why reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone was such a success.
23:48 - 25:14 (01:25)
Summary
The idea of cores, corridors, and carnivores suggests that having an apex predator in an area is healthy for that area, and explains why reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone was such a success.
ChapterThe Ethics of Rewilding
EpisodeHow Rewilding Works
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In the UK, conservationists are trying to convince landowners to incorporate natural corridors and reconnect fragmented habitats to maintain a healthy ecosystem, which can be a challenging and micro effort due to hunting and land management practices.
25:15 - 28:36 (03:21)
Summary
In the UK, conservationists are trying to convince landowners to incorporate natural corridors and reconnect fragmented habitats to maintain a healthy ecosystem, which can be a challenging and micro effort due to hunting and land management practices. Stressing apex predators can also impact the whole ecosystem.
ChapterThe Ethics of Rewilding
EpisodeHow Rewilding Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the concept of passive rewilding and its importance in allowing ecosystems to thrive by letting wildlife rebound and land to grow back together.
28:36 - 31:26 (02:50)
Summary
This podcast discusses the concept of passive rewilding and its importance in allowing ecosystems to thrive by letting wildlife rebound and land to grow back together.