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Conservation and Science

Tommy's Outdoors
Biodiversity
Rewilding
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Climate Change
Conservation
Hunting
Wildlife Management
Wolves
Animal Welfare
Sustainable Agriculture
Commercial Whaling
Ecology
International Whaling Commission
Community Climate Adaptation Programme
Environmental Stewardship
Project Life Raft
Community Engagement
Lead Ammunition
Nature-Based Solutions
Large Carnivore Conservation

Are you tired of one-sided narratives about nature and conservation? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings you diverse perspectives on environmental stories, examining their ecological, social and political dimensions. Listen and become a well-rounded voice, empowered to foster dialogue and create change. I'm Tommy Serafinski and this is the Conservati... more

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Is it a wild boar or a feral pig in the Scottish Highlands? Does it really matter what we call it? And how can an animal that was once native end up on the list of non-native invasive species? In ten years of this podcast, wild boar came up many time... more

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Why does the blackthorn along our motorways flower weeks before the blackthorn in the hedgerows? How did Ireland end up with so many deer, and would bringing back the wolf solve the problem? And are farmers really the villains that some headlines mak... more

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What does the label 'protected area' actually tell you about what is being protected? How did the wolf lose its strict protection status in the EU? And what about a legal system that looks strong on paper but leaves animals exposed on the ground? Tho... more

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How do you tell solid science from something dressed up to look like it? Are we living through the sixth mass extinction? And why is the climate crisis not the worst of the planetary boundaries we have crossed? My guest today is Amy McEuen, a profess... more

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Toryn Whitehead
Co-author of the paper Feral Pigs or Wild Boar, Emerging Interpretations of Belonging and Coexistence in the Scottish Highlands
King's College London, Department of Geography
Episode: 234: Wild Boar in Scotland with Toryn Whitehead
Éanna Ní Lamhna
Biologist, broadcaster, and nature advocate
Speaker and educator in Irish nature conservation
Episode: 233: Eat Venison, Grow Carrots - Éanna Ní Lamhna on Nature and Farming
Meganne Natali
Lawyer and Legal Consultant, specializing in Wildlife Crime, Zoonosis Prevention and Biodiversity Conservation; visiting fellow at the Portsmouth School of Law
Portsmouth School of Law / Legal Practice
Episode: 232: Wildlife Law in Europe with Caroline Cox and Meganne Natali
Caroline Cox
Associate Professor in Wildlife Crime and Policy at Portsmouth School of Law
Portsmouth School of Law
Episode: 232: Wildlife Law in Europe with Caroline Cox and Meganne Natali
Amy McEuen
Professor of Biology, University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield
Episode: 231: How to Think Like an Ecologist with Amy McEuen
Simon Mustoe
Ecologist and author
Independent ecologist and author
Episode: 230: Lessons from Nature with Simon Mustoe
Benoit Lambert
Author of Biogeotherapy, Nature-Based Solutions to the Climate Crisis with Life as a Geological Force
Author, researcher
Episode: 229: Biogeotherapy with Benoit Lambert
Frank Zabel
Wildlife biologist, campaigner, and co-host of JAGDcast
Non-profit Society for Wildlife Biology and Sustainable Use (RotWildes Deutschland)
Episode: 228: Red Deer and Habitat Connectivity with Frank Zabel
Peter Cairns
Rewilding advocate, photographer, host of At the Edge podcast
Scotland The Big Picture; Trees for Life; The LifeScape Project
Episode: 227: Rewilding At the Edge with Peter Cairns

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Great podcast with balanced perspectives

    If you’re looking for an environmental podcast that breaks free from simplistic, one-sided narratives, Conservation and Science is a must-listen. This podcast really pushes you to think critically about ecological, social, and political dimensions of pressing issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamBGuia
    United States2 years ago
  • Conservation Detection Dogs

    Fascinating insight to use of trained dogs to hep conservation projects- I’m not a regular podcast listener but this kept my interest and I learned a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AAA Dawn
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excellent

    Found it via a tweet a month or do ago, binge listened to the bulk of the episodes and have really enjoyed them … keep up the good work Tommy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davy Holt
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great podcast.

    I’ve listened to several of Tommy’s podcasts with different guests and always enjoy them. He has a fun easy going personality that seems to put guests at ease. Still, he asks difficult and though provoking questions. I always come away with a much better understanding of conservation issues while enjoying myself. Well done!

    I’m adding to my review! I loved the podcast with Lilian Mremi! Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue Tidwell
    United States4 years ago
  • Impressive

    Bumped into this by accident, but have loved the openness of the conversations, and the ability of the host to engage with such a wide variety of guests and points of view. Really well done, keep it up Tommy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoolie, Ghostlands EU
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Consistently high-quality, challenging topics presented with a thoughtful host approach.
Well-rounded discussions that push listeners to think critically about ecological, social, and political dimensions.
Engaging and accessible, with practical takeaways from diverse guests.

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#185
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#28
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#71
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#79
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#122
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#135
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234: Wild Boar in Scotland with Toryn Whitehead
Q: What is the current policy stance and how is responsibility allocated for these animals?
Responsibility is largely left to individual landowners under a non-interventionist approach, with no centralized directive, which complicates landscape-scale management.
234: Wild Boar in Scotland with Toryn Whitehead
Q: Why was the acronym WBFPs used in the paper instead of Wild Boar or feral pigs?
To acknowledge debates over their identity and avoid taking sides, recognizing that their classification has real coexistence implications.
234: Wild Boar in Scotland with Toryn Whitehead
Q: Taxonomically, is it not the case that the base problem is whether it's a pig or a Wild Boar, and how hard is it to distinguish between the two?
The distinction is blurred due to interbreeding and the social construction of the animal's identity; policy tends to be more about how people refer to it than about strict biology alone.
230: Lessons from Nature with Simon Mustoe
Q: What is your stance on novel ecosystems and their value or risk?
Novel ecosystems are inevitable as landscapes change; the key is to balance innovation with caution, ensuring we do not harm essential ecological functions while recognizing that new configurations can be resilient if properly managed.
230: Lessons from Nature with Simon Mustoe
Q: How does the thermodynamic view frame human survival in relation to natural systems?
It frames humans as part of a larger energy balance, requiring surrounding ecosystems to function well so we can thrive, with the suggestion that living within those natural energy flows—rather than trying to bend them—offers the most sustainable path.

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Dollows a critical, multi-perspective approach to ecology, conservation, and human-wildlife dynamics, featuring conversations with scientists, practitioners, farmers, journalists, and advocates. Episodes cover biodiversity, rewilding, policy, nature-based solutions, and real-world challenges like wolf management, beaver reintroduction, and conservation labor. The show tends to balance scientific rigor with practical contexts, highlighting local action, cross-border cooperation, and socially conscious conservation. A standout trait is its willingness to tackle contentious topics and to foreground voices often underrepresented in mainstream environmental discourse, including hunters, Indigenous perspectives, and community-led initiatives. Pot... more

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3. Meganne Natali
4. Caroline Cox
5. Amy McEuen
6. Simon Mustoe
7. Benoit Lambert
8. Frank Zabel

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