Episode 15 - Talking with Sophie Pavelle beaver reintroduction, staying positive in a pandemic and her favourite nature writing

Coffee with Conservationists

English - February 05, 2021 14:49 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 14 - Talking with Alex Cunningham about his work Chester Zoo and the importance of zoos in global conservation and education

Next Episode: Episode 16 - Talking with Madison O'Connell about her film Tails of Confinement and the many issues with captive cetaceans

Sophie is a science communicator, writer, presenter and zoologist. We talked about beavers being reintroduced to the UK, staying positive during the global pandemic, the process of making a film in a very challenging circumstances, her new book and more. You can find out more about Sophie's work here: https://www.instagram.com/sophiepavs/ and check out the Beaver Trust here: https://beavertrust.org/

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Coffee Notes - Union hand-roasted Coffee

Info - More detailed info on the Yayu Forest project here: https://unionroasted.com/blogs/latest/the-yayu-wild-forest

Farmers: Wutete, Geri and Achibo co-operatives

Origin - Yayu Wild Forest, Ethiopia

Roast Date - 26/01/21

Tasting Notes - Citrus, Marzipan, Bourbon Biscuit

Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/