Crystal DiMiceli is HBCF director Alison Zak’s colleague, fellow EWCLer (graduate of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders fellowship), and host of the wonderful Forces for Nature podcast. She recently interviewed Alison for her show that “celebrates people who are doing great things for animals and the environment.”
Here is the description of Episode 69: The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak from the Forces for Nature website:
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.
The episode highlights how are beavers important to other species, the relationship between beavers and climate change, and how humans and beavers can coexist. Listen all the way to the end for practical takeaways about how to be a beaver believer in your own community!
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