Habitat Safety – Part 5: Chainsaw Safety | #37
Safely operating a chainsaw, from the moment you start the engine to the moment you turn it off, is a critical piece of safe habitat managem...
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Habitat University is a science-based podcast delivering the latest information on habitat management. This podcast is part of a larger podcast network: Natural Resources University. Funding...
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20 of 38 episodesHabitat Safety – Part 4: Equipment Safety | #36
From large bulldozers to small ATVs, habitat management often necessitates the use of heavy machinery. And safely transporting and using tha...
Habitat Safety – Part 3: Herbicide Safety | #35
Herbicides can be a critical tool for habitat management, especially when it comes to invasive species. But their use does not come without...
Habitat Safety – Part 2: Prescribed Fire Safety | #34
Prescribed fire is crucial for managing fire-adapted ecosystems worldwide. To ensure this tool remains effective, the safety of those who us...
Habitat Safety – Part 1: Staying safe with Rich Gassman | #33
Nothing is more important in habitat management than the people doing habitat management! That's why this month we're focusing on the basics...
Grouse and Woodcock Habitat Management in the North Woods | #32
Interested in improving your property for ruffed grouse or American Woodcock? Tune in as we travel north and chat about all things grouse an...
Forestry for the Birds: Indiana | #31
This week we talk with Dr. Jessica Outcalt one of the creators of the Forestry for the Birds program in Indiana about how Hoosier conservati...
Foresters for the Birds: Vermont | #30
How can forest management be used to improve habitat for various songbird species? And what resources are available to help guide landowners...
Thick and Juicy: Cover and food drive mature forest songbirds use of clearcuts | #29
Often, the term "clearcut" is viewed as a 4-lettered word when it comes to forest or wildlife management. But, can clearcuts provide vital r...
From Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 2/2) | #28
What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands a...
From Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 1/2) | #27
What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands a...
Forest management for birds: an introduction to the series | #26
Ahead of a forthcoming mini-series on forest management for birds, Adam and Jarred discuss a paper reviewing the state of the science examin...
Conserving Wildlife in Ag. Landscapes: Creating win-win solutions for wildlife and farmers | #25
In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark McConnell, Assistant Professor of Upland Birds at Mississippi State, about wildlife conservation in ag...
Private lands wrapped! | #24
In the final episode of our second season, Jarred and Adam review the conversations we've had on the theme of private lands habitat conserva...
Whitetails on Private Lands with Matt Ross from NDA | Ep 23
We are joined this week by Matt Ross from the National Deer Association to chat about the importance of private lands and private land manag...
Getting kids engaged in habitat management through WHEP | Bonus
In this episode, Jarred and Adam explain the Wildlife Habitat Education Program, which engages kids from throughout the country in wildlife...
Farm Bill Biologists and Beyond: Pheasants & Quail Forever's Approach to Private Land Conservation | Ep 22
When it comes to getting boots on the ground for private lands conservation, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is a leader. This episode we...
50 Solutions to the Private Lands Challenge: Idaho | Ep 21
In this episode, we wrap our mini-segment on approaches to private lands habitat management with a visit to a state with only about 30% priv...
50 solutions to the private lands challenge: Missouri, ft. Bill White & Lisa Potter | Ep 20
On this episode Adam is joined by Bill White and Lisa Potter from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Join them for a wide-ranging conv...
Private lands conservation in the Bluegrass State, ft. Jacob Stewart & Cody Rhoden | Ep 19
Join Jarred from the Bluegrass State as he talks with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Private Lands Coordinator, Jaco...