Forest Management

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

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

Forests offer much more than timber. They provide essential services like clean air, water filtration, biodiversity, and wildlife habitats. However, these benefits, known as "non-market" values, often go unmeasured because they don't have a direct price.

Traditional economics usually overlook these values, focusing only on the financial gains from timber. This narrow view can harm ecosystems and prevent us from recognizing forests' full worth.

Mark Anielski, a respected forest and wellbeing economist, has spent over 30 years working on ways to measure these hidden benefits. He collaborates with governments, nonprofits, and First Nations to help bring non-market forest values into the economy.

This article will explore Mark's insights on forest ecosystem value, examining why GDP falls short and how we can prioritize ecosystem health. We will also discuss incentives for sustainable forestry, wildfire prevention, and other ways to protect these vital resources.

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154 - Two-Eyed Seeing with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

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154 - Two-Eyed Seeing with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

In this episode of YourForest podcast, host Matthew Kristoff engages with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg to explore the powerful concept of "Two-Eyed Seeing." Dr. Cristina Eisenberg is an Associate Dean at Oregon State University, specializing in tribal initiatives and climate resilience. As a community ecologist with Māori and Western Apache heritage, she combines Indigenous and Western knowledge to address environmental challenges.

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153 - Learn Contemplative Forestry with Jason Brown

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153 - Learn Contemplative Forestry with Jason Brown

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 cultural dimensions of forestry.

Dr. Jason Brown is a lecturer at Simon Fraser University, specializing in the intersection of religion, ethics, and ecology. With a background in anthropology, forestry, and ecological theology, Jason's work focuses on integrating spiritual practices into environmental management, promoting a holistic approach to forestry.

Matthew and Jason discuss the concept of "contemplative forestry," which combines mindfulness with ecological practices. They explore the balance between work and contemplation, the importance of recognizing forests' intrinsic value, and how indigenous practices can inform a more reciprocal relationship with nature. The episode also touches on broader themes like climate change and the role of spirituality in environmental stewardship.

147-Emulating Natural Disturbance with Ellen Macdonald

147-Emulating Natural Disturbance with Ellen Macdonald

Nature knows best…right? So, our forest management strategies should try to emulate nature? That’s what we used to think. Unfortunately, our ideas on how to emulate natural disturbance rarely result in something that acts like a natural disturbance. Bottom line, we are not fire, and we want different things from fire, so we need to not act like fire. We have had some good ideas, and our minds were in the right place, but it is now time to shake things up. Let’s put that big head of ours to use and come up with something that would make mother nature proud.

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