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Rewilding Earth Podcast

Rewilding Earth Podcast

The Rewilding Institute

The goal of Rewilding Earth podcast is to highlight the work of the people involved in saving nature’s building blocks, whether they be intact wilderness or key corridors and buffers surrounding wilderness, as well as people invested in protecting and reintroducing extirpated species to these areas. You’ll hear from conservation biologists, activists, naturalists, organizers, artists, and authors as we interview key players in the fight to Rewild Planet Earth.

209 - Episode 134: Rewilding Pitchfork Ranch – On The Ground With AT Cole
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  • 209 - Episode 134: Rewilding Pitchfork Ranch – On The Ground With AT Cole



    Before he and his wife Lucinda began rewilding work on the Pitchfork Ranch 20 years ago, A Thomas Cole spent thirty-two years as a small-town lawyer in Casa Grande, Arizona, successfully defended two death-penalty murder cases, a dozen homicide cases, co-counseled the largest jury verdict in Arizona history, Chaired the Casa Grande Town Hall, Arizona Humanities Council and banned from Walmart for life.
    Show Notes
    Rewilding On The Ground: Restoration Success at Pitchfork Ranch
    In this episode, we explore Pitchfork Ranch, located between the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, and how its owner has been dedicated to ecological restoration for the past 20 years. The ranch covers 11,000 acres, including BLM state-leased and deeded land, and features a significant Cienega—a threatened type of wetland. The discussion delves into the history of the land, the extensive restoration work funded by government grants, the diverse wildlife populations, and the impact of climate change on water resources. The owner’s efforts in securing a new Cienega National Monument and future plans for the ranch’s ecological sustainability are also highlighted. Despite facing significant challenges, especially due to climate change, the owner maintains hope and continues advocating for land restoration and carbon capture.
    00:00 Introduction to the Ranch
    00:24 Historical Background and Ecological Significance
    01:24 Restoration Efforts and Government Grants
    03:16 Wildlife and Ecological Changes
    05:30 Technical Aspects of Restoration
    15:58 Challenges and Climate Impact
    22:24 Future Plans and Hopes
    29:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
    “The overarching goals for this ranch are habitat repair and carbon sequestration, using “flood-n-flow” based restoration practices and accompanying sediment deposition to nudge the ciénaga and surrounding land toward its pre-settlement condition — to get the water back. Ongoing installation of grade-control structures is helping the ciénaga and surrounding land reclaim itself and reconnect surface and groundwater. Goals are to: refurbish the headquarters while retaining its historic character, monitor photo points and piezometers, perform water and soil data collection and mapping, raise the ciénaga bed, sequester a portion of the legacy load of atmospheric carbon, restore traditional and uplands, improve infiltration rates, fix roads, rebuild the cattle herd, provide science, research and education opportunities, protect the archaeology, improve habitat for wildlife and imperiled plants and animals, restore low-intensity fire and prevent range land fragmentation.” Read more about Pitchfork Ranch…
    Extra Credit

    * Book Review: Restoring the Pitchfork Ranch: How Healing a Southwest Oasis Holds Promise for Our Endangered Land
    * Visit Pitchfork Ranch website




    Before he and his wife Lucinda began rewilding work on the Pitchfork Ranch 20 years ago, A Thomas Cole spent thirty-two years as a small-town lawyer in Casa Grande, Arizona, successfully defended two death-penalty murder cases, a dozen homicide cases, co-counseled the largest jury verdict in Arizona history, Chaired the Casa Grande Town Hall, Arizona Humanities Council and banned from Walmart for life.
    Show Notes
    Rewilding On The Ground: Restoration Success at Pitchfork Ranch
    In this episode, we explore Pitchfork Ranch, located between the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts,
    Fri, 01 Nov 2024 - 33min
  • 208 - Episode 133 | Beyond National Parks: Kris Tompkins’ Ambitious Vision For Continental-Scale Rewilding

    “Whoever you are, wherever your interest lies, whatever you’ve fallen in love with, get out of bed every morning and do something. Act, step into the fray—fight for a human society in balance with the natural world.” —Kristine McDivitt Tompkins
    Kris Tompkins is the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, an American conservationist, and former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. For three decades, she has committed to protecting and restoring wild beauty and biodiversity by creating national parks, restoring wildlife, inspiring activism, and fostering economic vitality as a result of conservation. Kristine and her late husband Douglas Tompkins have protected approximately 15 million acres of parklands in Chile and Argentina through Tompkins Conservation and its partners, making them among the most successful national park-oriented philanthropists in history. Kristine served as Patron for Protected Areas for the UN Environmental Programme from 2018-2022. The recipient of numerous honors, she was the first conservationist to be awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.
    Show Notes
    Rewilding the Southern Cone: A Conversation with Kris Tompkins
    In this episode of the Rewilding Earth podcast, Kris Tompkins discusses her visionary efforts in rewilding South America, particularly focusing on the Southern Cone’s ecological reconnection. Kris reflects on various projects, including reintroducing large predators like jaguars and restoring ecosystems across vast territories in Argentina and Chile. (Almost 15 million acres in total. That’s 5 million acres larger than Switzerland!) Kris knows how to think BIG. She shares insights on conservation strategies, the importance of thinking on a continental scale, and the role of local communities and the new generation in these initiatives. With a drive to reconnect ecosystems from Chile to Colombia and beyond, Kris emphasizes the significance of working with natural systems and engaging local populations to ensure success.
    Timeline
    00:00 Welcome and Introduction
    00:39 Rewilding Achievements and Future Goals
    04:17 Challenges and Strategies in Rewilding
    09:47 Generational Leadership in Conservation
    12:56 Continental Rewilding Vision
    20:50 Community Involvement and Success Stories
    34:18 Concluding Thoughts and Future Aspirations
    “National parks are the gold standard of conservation in these days of severe ecological crisis.” —Douglas Tompkins
    Extra Credit
    If you’re new to Kris’ work with Tompkins Conservation, you’ll find everything you need below to get caught up on over 30 years of some of the best wildlands conservation work ever done and the fantastic team of people behind it!
    By the numbers: Read about the national parks and the species Tompkins Conservation, Rewilding Chile, and Rewilding Argentina are working to protect.
    Visit: Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina
    Watch: Kris Tompkins Inspiring 2024 Ted Talk

    Last Wild Places: Ibera

    Rewilding Patagonia | BBC Travel Show

    Additional Media of Interest:

    Time Magazine op-ed on rewilding

    Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 38min
  • 207 - Episode 132: Rewilding Our World – Big Ideas for Landscapes Large & Small

    About
    Dr. Jessica Hardesty Norris is a biologist with over 20 years of experience in ecological planning and research, program development, strategic planning and community outreach for natural resource conservation. She has demonstrated success in proposal writing, partnership building, and project management. Her recent project work includes park planning for Charleston County and leading Biohabitats’ engagement in a 100-mile greenway along the Chattahoochee, often with a focus on writing and communication. Her areas of technical expertise include bird conservation, urban ecology, nutrient cycling, sustainable fisheries, and community outreach and engagement. She has presented and published papers on topics related to conservation biology, tropical ecology, and ornithology. Jessica currently serves on the Boards of Audubon South Carolina and College of Charleston’s Sustainability Institute, and as Natural Resources Chair of the Charleston League of Women Voters.

    * Conservation ecologist and specialist in birds
    * Primarily ecological planning at Biohabitats
    * Former president and active in Charleston Audubon, board member of Audubon SC
    * BS Humboldt State University, Peace Corps Ecuador, studied bird migration for PhD from Duke

    Show Notes
    In this episode of the Rewilding Earth Podcast, Jessica shares her journey from an organismal biologist to making significant contributions on the ground through with Biohabitats. She discusses rewilding, ecological restoration, and the importance of landscape connectivity. Jessica explains her transition from working on tropical ecosystems to engaging with urban and peri-urban restoration projects. She highlights the significance of bridging academic, federal, and local efforts in conservation and the evolving roles of conservation professionals. Jessica also reflects on her philosophical perspective gained through various roles, emphasizing the need for adaptability and seizing unexpected opportunities for small to large-scale ecological changes.
    00:00 Introduction
    00:38 Jessica’s Journey to Biohabitats
    02:32 The Role of Restoration Companies in Conservation
    03:22 National and Local Conservation Efforts
    06:13 Future Opportunities and Challenges in Conservation
    11:35 The Importance of Small-Scale Restoration
    19:06 Private Landowners and Ecological Restoration
    22:32 Collaborations and Learning from Contractors
    25:44 Career Advice and Personal Reflections
    27:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
    Extra Credit

    * Check out the work Jessica and the team at Biohabitats are doing!
    * Large-scale recovery example mentioned in this episode: Gorongosa National Park, ep 57


    About
    Dr. Jessica Hardesty Norris is a biologist with over 20 years of experience in ecological planning and research, program development, strategic planning and community outreach for natural resource conservation. She has demonstrated success in proposal writing, partnership building, and project management. Her recent project work includes park planning for Charleston County and leading Biohabitats’ engagement in a 100-mile greenway along the Chattahoochee, often with a focus on writing and communication. Her areas of technical expertise include bird conservation, urban ecology, nutrient cycling, sustainable fisheries, and community outreach and engagement. She has presented and published papers on topics related to conservation biology, tropical ecology, and ornithology. Jessica currently serves on the Boards of Audubon South Carolina and College of Charleston’s Sustainability Institute, and as Natural Resources Chair of the Charleston League of Women Voters.

    Fri, 27 Sep 2024 - 31min
  • 206 - Episode 131: The Growing Movement Toward 100 New US National Parks

    About





    Michael Kellett, the co-founder and Executive Director of RESTORE: The North Woods, has over 35 years of experience in the land conservation movement. In 1994, he wrote the first white paper proposing a 3.2 million-acre Maine Woods National Park & Preserve, and has been actively involved in efforts to restore the endangered wildlife such as the eastern wolf, Atlantic salmon, and Canada lynx; to protect federal and state public lands from unsustainable logging and development; and to revive the national parks movement. From 1986 to 1992, he was the Northeast Director and Michigan Representative of The Wilderness Society, where he helped to pass national forest wilderness and national recreation area legislation and developed a proposal for a Maine Woods National Reserve. Michael has served on the board of American Lands Alliance, Thoreau Country Conservation Alliance, Thoreau Farm Trust, and Walden Forever Wild. He has visited 258 National Park System units across America. He lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts.






    Show Notes













    Expanding National Parks: The Vision and Challenges
    In this episode, Michael rejoins the podcast to discuss an ambitious project: the establishment of 100 new national parks in the United States. The conversation covers the extensive research and groundwork done over 15 years to identify these areas, the existing public lands that could be transformed, and the benefits of increased protected areas for climate stabilization, biodiversity, and public health.
    The discussion highlights both the challenges and the potential for bipartisan support and grassroots mobilization to make this vision a reality. Michael shares insights into the political and economic aspects of such an endeavor, emphasizing the necessity for public engagement and collaboration with local activists and organizations.
    00:00 Welcome Back, Michael!
    00:19 The Vision for 100 New National Parks
    01:26 Challenges and Progress in Conservation
    03:20 The Popularity and Political Viability of National Parks
    07:28 Economic and Social Benefits of National Parks
    14:27 Addressing Concerns About National Park Costs
    22:56 Potential New National Parks Across the U.S.
    32:17 Mobilizing a National Movement for Conservation
    36:37 Conclusion and Call to Action

    Extra Credit

    * Get notified as soon as newparks.org is live at Restore.org!
























    About





    Michael Kellett, the co-founder and Executive Director of RESTORE: The North Woods, has over 35 years of experience in the land conservation movement. In 1994, he wrote the first white paper proposing a 3.2 million-acre Maine Woods National Park & Preserve, and has been actively involved in efforts to restore the endangered wildlife such as the eastern wolf, Atlantic salmon, and Canada lynx; to protect federal and state public lands from unsustainable logging and development; and to revive the national parks movement. From 1986 to 1992, he was the Northeast Director and Michigan Representative of The Wilderness Society, where he helped to pass national forest wilderness and national recreation area legislation and developed a proposal for a Maine Woods National Reserve. Michael has served on the board of American Lands Alliance, Thoreau Country Conservation Alliance, Thoreau Farm Trust, and Walden Forever Wild. He has visited 258 National Park System units across America. He lives in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

    Fri, 06 Sep 2024 - 40min
  • 205 - Episode 130: Conservation Challenges and Successes Amidst Increased Border Militarization In The Sky Islands

    About Emily Burns
    Emily joined the Sky Island Alliance in 2019 after practicing conservation science and restoration for nearly a decade in the redwood forests of California at Save the Redwoods League.
    She leads the team running all programs, including the Border Wildlife Study, the Trinational Internship Program, Sky Island FotoFauna, Spring Seeker, their stewardship projects, and communications.
    Her hope for the Sky Islands in the next 30 years is that communities make choices that keep water flowing, native plants thriving, and wildlife safely on the move between the U.S. and Mexico.
    Show Notes
    Exploring the Sky Islands: Conservation Challenges and Successes Amidst Increased Border Militarization
    On this episode of Rewilding Earth, Emily delves into the conservation efforts and challenges facing the Sky Islands, a unique region spanning northern Sonora, southeastern Arizona, and parts of New Mexico. Discussing the impact of increased border militarization and infrastructure on local wildlife, Emily highlights the critical work being done with trail cameras to monitor diverse species like jaguars and porcupines.
    The conversation covers the historical and current political decisions affecting environmental policies, the importance of volunteer involvement in conservation activities, and the innovative approaches to ensure connectivity and preservation of local habitats. Emily also emphasizes the need for a diverse and bilingual conservation workforce, stressing the international significance of the Sky Islands and encouraging listeners to engage in local and regional conservation efforts.
    Timeline
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:22 The Sky Islands Region
    01:36 Impact of Border Policies
    03:33 Trail Cameras and Wildlife Monitoring
    10:39 Jaguar and Other Wildlife Discoveries
    13:11 Conservation Efforts and Volunteer Opportunities
    19:48 Data Management and Collaboration
    25:16 Future Goals and Reflections
    28:32 Conclusion
    Extra Credit

    * Volunteer! For an experience like no other, check out volunteer opportunities in one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse regions in the world.
    * Learn more about Sky Island Alliance work here.

    Download transcript (PDF)
    About Emily Burns
    Emily joined the Sky Island Alliance in 2019 after practicing conservation science and restoration for nearly a decade in the redwood forests of California at Save the Redwoods League.
    She leads the team running all programs, including the Border Wildlife Study, the Trinational Internship Program, Sky Island FotoFauna, Spring Seeker, their stewardship projects, and communications.
    Her hope for the Sky Islands in the next 30 years is that communities make choices that keep water flowing, native plants thriving, and wildlife safely on the move between the U.S. and Mexico.
    Show Notes
    Exploring the Sky Islands: Conservation Challenges and Successes Amidst Increased Border Militarization
    On this episode of Rewilding Earth, Emily delves into the conservation efforts and challenges facing the Sky Islands, a unique region spanning northern Sonora, southeastern Arizona, and parts of New Mexico. Discussing the impact of increased border militarization and infrastructure on local wildlife, Emily highlights the critical work being done with trail cameras to monitor diverse species like jaguars and porcupines.
    The conversation covers the historical and current political decisions affecting environmental policies, the importance of volunteer involvement in conservation activities,

    Fri, 16 Aug 2024
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