The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69

Forces for Nature

English - December 16, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB
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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.

Highlights

How are beavers important to other species, including many endangered ones?What do beavers and climate change have to do with one another?How can humans coexist with these animals on their property?

What YOU Can Do

Learn more about beavers. Apps like iNaturalist and iBeaver are great places to start.Talk to others about their benefits and about the ways to, more conveniently, coexist with them.Visit their habitat. This can help you to grow an appreciation for what they are capable of doing.Donate to the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund

Resources

Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund Alison's personal website Wild Asana book

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