YourForest

Apr 16 2025 160 ep. 60 mins 1.2k
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This podcast exists to challenge our ideas of sustainability. Why do we do the things that we do? And how can we make sure that what we are doing is right? This show is an exercise in developing new perspective and context around land management in order to help us make the best decisions possible.

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160-Understanding Conflict-The Role of Dialogue in Landscape Management with James Whitehead

Apr 16 2025
Join us today on this exciting episode of the YourForest Podcast, hosted by Matthew Kristoff where we explore with James Whitehead the crucial role of dialogue in managing environmental challenges, particularly wildfire mitigation. This episode not only highlights the importance of understanding and engaging in effective dialogue but also emphasizes the need for diverse stakehold

159 - Understanding Monarch Conservation with Mike Leahy and Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón

Mar 05 2025
Join us today on this exciting episode of the YourForest Podcast, hosted by Matthew Kristoff where we engage in a deep dive with Mike Leahy and Rebecca Quiñonez-Piñón about the enchanting world of the Monarch butterfly and the concerted efforts required for their conservation. The episode features Mike Leahy, the Senior Director for Wildlife Hunting and Fishing Policy at the Na

158 - Guardian Movements and Indigenous Leadership with Amy Cardinal Christianson

Feb 19 2025
Join us today on this exciting episode of the YourForest Podcast, hosted by Matthew Kristoff features an engaging discussion with Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson who serves as the Senior Fire Advisor at the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, where she spearheads efforts to support Indigenous fire stewardship. Don't miss out.

157 - Can Tree Planting Help Solve The Climate Crisis with Lauren Oakes

Jan 15 2025
Join host Matthew Kristoff on YourForest Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Lauren Oakes, scientist, storyteller, and author of Tree Keepers: The Race for a Forested Future. This thought-provoking episode explores the creation and maintenance of healthy forest ecosystems as a vital solution to climate change and biodiversity loss. Lauren delves into the complexities of tree

156 - How Salmon Shape Ecosystems–Impacts from Forestry w/ Dr. Jonathan Moore and Christian Carson

Dec 18 2024
Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we explore the intricate connections between environmental science, sustainability, and the essential role of forests in our world. In this episode, host Matthew Kristoff is joined by Dr. Jonathan Moore, head of the Salmon Watersheds Lab (SWL) and professor at Simon Fraser University, and Christian Carson, a passionate environmental researcher,

155 - Monetizing Ecosystem Services for Improved Forest Management with Mark Anielski

Nov 20 2024
Welcome to YourForest Podcast, where we dive into conversations on environmental science, sustainability, and the intrinsic values of forests. In this episode, host Matthew Kristoff speaks with Mark Anielski, a forest economist and well-being expert, to explore the economic principles of nature and how forest ecosystems offer a sustainable model for an economy in harmony with natur

154 - Two-Eyed Seeing with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

Oct 16 2024
In this episode of YourForest Podcast, host Matthew Kristoff engages with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg to explore the powerful concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing." This approach braids Indigenous knowledge with Western science to create more resilient, climate-adapted forests.Dr. Eisenberg shares her experiences and insights from the report "Braiding Indigenous and Western Knowledge for Climate

153 - Learn Contemplative Forestry with Jason Brown

Sep 18 2024
In this episode of the Your Forest podcast, host Matthew Kristoff speaks with Dr. Jason Brown, an environmental ethicist, and lecturer in religious studies, about "contemplative forestry". They explore how blending mindfulness with ecological understanding can foster a deeper connection to forests. Jason shares his journey into this unique field, emphasizing the spiritual and cultu

152 - Why Insects Matter–Forest Health | Insights From Caroline Whitehouse

Aug 21 2024
In this episode of the YourForest podcast, host Matthew Kristoff sits down with Caroline Whitehouse, a forest health specialist with the Government of Alberta. They dive into the world of forest pests, focusing on the ecological importance of insects and how they contribute to forest resilience. Caroline shares her unique journey into entomology, emphasizing the need to appreciate

151-Local Sustainability with Basil Camu

Jul 17 2024
Do you want to support healthy ecosystems, and create a legacy that can last? Me too. Start with your lawn, then your community, then see how you feel. Basil Camu is an expert in local rewilding and today he is here to share his passion for natural ecosystems and how you can create a bounding oasis of local biodiversity literally in your back yard! Think native! Flowers, grasses, f