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Beneath the Baobab

Jamma International
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Conservation
Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Zimbabwe
Kasungu National Park
Beavers
Ecotourism
Jamma International
Namibia
Wildlife Conservation
Climate Change
Campfire
Botswana
Biodiversity
Southern Africa
Scotland
Livestock
Gonaresu National Park
Malawi
Cairngorms

Beneath the Baobab, the Conservation and Communities Podcast with Gordon Buchanan.

Right now, up to 1 eighth of the world’s species are at risk of extinction and its down to us to act now, or lose them forever.

In Beneath the Baobab from Jamma International, wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan hosts cutting-edge conversations about conservation work led by communities around the world.

Gordon hears... more

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In this special episode of Beneath The Baobab, Gordon Buchanan brings together powerful stories from across southern Africa, exploring the challenges and solutions of human-wildlife coexistence.

From reintroducing species to managing livestock prote... more

In this final episode of the series, presenter Gordon Buchanan heads home to Scotland to see the work that the Beaver Trust is leading to “regenerate the beaver species to regenerate the landscape”.

The Beaver Trust is a charity working to restore a... more

In this episode, we travel to Zambia to investigate a different – and lesser known – wildlife conflict to the ones already explored in the series.

The hippo affects many lives, often tragically, and we meet local people with their own stories to te... more

Kasungu National Park forms part of the trans-frontier conservation area between Malawi and Zambia. The area used to have a thriving wildlife population but due to poaching, it was left depleted with the resident elephant population coming close to e... more

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Recent Guests

Rogers Lebilo
Conservation and rural development expert in Zambia
Episode: The Human Wildlife Coexistence Challenge
Clive Stockhill
Wildlife expert and partner living alongside Zimbabwe's Gunnarazoo National Park
Episode: The Human Wildlife Coexistence Challenge
Craig Bruce
Director of Conservation and Communities at Jamma International
Jamma International
Episode: The Human Wildlife Coexistence Challenge
Brian Childe
Professor at the Center for Africa Studies at the University of Florida
Episode: The Human Wildlife Coexistence Challenge
Maladadi Langa
Retired Malawian public servant and graduate economist
Episode: The Human Wildlife Coexistence Challenge
Elliot McCandless
Representative from The Beaver Trust, focusing on restoring animals to their historical habitats.
The Beaver Trust
Episode: Back Home With Scotland's Beaver Population
Tom Bowser
Fifth generation farmer and landowner actively involved in beaver population restoration.
Episode: Back Home With Scotland's Beaver Population
Alex Zimmerman
Chair of the IUCN Human Wildlife Conflict and Coexistent Specialist Group.
IUCN
Episode: Back Home With Scotland's Beaver Population
Chief Mahenye
Spokesperson for the Mahenye community
Episode: How Government & Community Works Together For Wildlife Coexistence

Host

Gordon Buchanan
Host of conversations focused on wildlife conservation and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on indigenous voices and stories.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • So excited for S2

    Thrilled Gordon's returning for another season; there was a void in my podcast lineup without fresh episodes of Beneath the Baobab.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swhornerr
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners express excitement for new episodes, highlighting the engaging and meaningful topics covered and the host's ability to connect with various voices in the conservation space.
Many appreciate the in-depth discussions that challenge conventional wildlife management ideas, offering fresh insights and viewpoints.
Feedback often emphasizes the importance of indigenous perspectives and community solutions in wildlife management, resonating with audience values.

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How Government & Community Works Together For Wildlife Coexistence
Q: What solutions does your community propose to improve coexistence with wildlife?
The community suggests enhanced land use planning, support from game scouts during peak seasons, and better management of wildlife quotas to mitigate conflicts.
How Government & Community Works Together For Wildlife Coexistence
Q: What are the downsides of sharing space with potentially dangerous animals?
The community faces severe cases of livestock predation and crop damage from wildlife, particularly elephants and wild dogs, leading to significant economic loss.
How Government & Community Works Together For Wildlife Coexistence
Q: What are the benefits that come with living close to wild animals?
The community benefits from hunting revenue and meat, which helps improve local schools and supports families, counterbalancing the risks associated with wildlife encounters.
How Government & Community Works Together For Wildlife Coexistence
Q: Can you tell me what happened and tell me your story if that's okay to do so?
Maxwell recounts being attacked by a crocodile while fishing and losing both of his arms in the encounter, highlighting the persistent dangers of living alongside wildlife.
Back Home With Scotland's Beaver Population
Q: Would you say that it's the same kind of issues the world over?
Yes, similar issues arise worldwide, emphasizing the need for coexistence between wildlife and human populations.

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Conversations here center around wildlife conservation and the lived experiences of communities coexisting with wildlife, particularly in Africa. Topics often include human-wildlife conflict, the impact of conservation policies on indigenous populations, and innovative community-driven conservation initiatives. Through personal stories and expert insights, the narrative emphasizes the urgent need for collaboration between conservation efforts and community needs, highlighting indigenous rights and local wisdom as crucial elements in successful conservation strategies. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring tales of resilience, creativity, and the economic benefits of conserving biodiversity, alongside discussions of the challenges faced by ... more

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3. Craig Bruce
4. Brian Childe
5. Maladadi Langa
6. Elliot McCandless
7. Tom Bowser
8. Alex Zimmerman

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