Imagine if you had a wiretap, and could listen in on real conversations between professional music producers and their teams—the deals, the strategies, the unfiltered advice... Well, that is exactly what the Producer Management Podcast gives you. If you're a working producer-songwriter balancing freelance work, growing your personal brand, and breaking into the major label world, this is for you. We uncover modern strategies and explore both traditional and unconventional ways that professio ...
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Nick Askew from Conservation Careers uncovers what it's like to work in wildlife conservation. He explores how to get a conservation job, and discusses the latest industry news, by speaking to professional conservationists who share their career stories and advice. So if you want the inside scoop on the life of a professional conservationist and their industry, are feeling lost in your conservation job hunt and need some direction, or wanting to switch careers into conservation but don't kno ...
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From Africa to the World: Leading WWF’s Global Conservation Mission | Daudi Sumba
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48:22How systemic transformation, inclusive leadership, and a vision for a nature-positive future are shaping WWF’s global conservation strategy, with our guest Daudi Sumba. What does it take to lead one of the world’s most influential conservation organisations during a time of ecological crisis and transformation? And how do you align 100+ countries, …
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Passion, Pangolins & Community Power | Beryl Makori, Pangolin Project
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47:50In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we meet Beryl Makori, Conservation Manager at The Pangolin Project in Kenya. Beryl shares the remarkable story of rediscovering Kenya’s giant ground pangolin—a species once thought extinct in the country—and the urgent efforts now underway to protect it. From community engagement and ranger patro…
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What No One Tells You About Remote Production
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Conservation Leadership Across Continents: Dr Howard Nelson | Fauna & Flora / University of Cambridge
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50:48How One Caribbean Biologist is Shaping the Future of Conservation From Cambridge to the Tropics. In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we speak with Dr Howard Nelson—Lecturer in Conservation Leadership at Fauna & Flora International and the University of Cambridge. Howard brings over 30 years of experience across the Caribbean and th…
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Producers That Earn 6-Figures Do These 4 Things
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A Major Label Producer's Guide To Making Content
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46:53🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Host Daniel Grimmett interviews Australian producer Pete Covington about his transition from touring guitarist to successful producer with Dark Label Music, exploring how he overcame resistance around marketing himself, implemented effective outreach strate…
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My Manuscript For Building A Producer’s Career (Special Episode)
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20 Years Of Business Advice For Producers (Extended Cut)
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22:03🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Listen to lessons 1-16 in this video: https://youtu.be/II-L5lJyJEI --- Socials: @darklabelmusic Thanks for listening! Rate, review, and share with a friend if you enjoy the show. Credits: Intro music by BRASKO…
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📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com 🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com --- In this episode: What happens AFTER you "make it" as a full-time music producer? In this deeply personal episode, host Daniel Grimmett brings together two revealing perspectives: a producer who recently went full-time and IllFactor, a GRAMMY-winning produce…
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Leading with Purpose: Inside Nick Bubb’s Mission at Tusk
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48:04How Nick Bubb Combines Fundraising, Empowerment, and a Life of Adventure to Guide One of Africa’s Leading Conservation Charities, Tusk. What’s it like to lead one of Africa’s most influential conservation charities? How do you support grassroots leaders across a continent while balancing fundraising, strategy, and your own wellbeing? And how can a …
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Behind the Scenes of a Full-Time Producer’s Client Strategy
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53:47📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com 🌱 Hire a business partner: darklabelmusic.com --- In this episode: - A producer's 1 year update into being full-time - Pivoting from hip-hop beat selling to the pop country market - Dealing with remote clients - Using simple videos to land clients (what he's testing) - When will content start working? -…
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Revolutionising Ecotourism: Daniel Kaul on Conscious Travel for Conservation
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42:46How Conscious Explorer is Transforming Travel Into a Powerful Force for Conservation and Community Development, With Daniel Kaul. Can travel be more than just an escape? How can tourism actively contribute to conservation and community well-being? And what does ethical, sustainable travel truly look like? Today’s guest is Daniel Kaul, founder of Co…
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Protecting Egypt’s Turtles: Micol Montagna on Marine Conservation and Citizen Science
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48:37Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast. What’s it like to study and protect turtles in the stunning waters of Egypt’s Red Sea? How can citizen scientists and local communities play a key role in marine conservation? And what are the biggest threats facing sea turtles today? Today’s guest is Micol Montagna, biologi…
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Reinventing Your Career: Midlife Transitions and Purpose With John Tarnoff
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57:47How Career Coach John Tarnoff Helps Professionals Navigate Change, Find Purpose, and Build Meaningful Careers in Conservation and Beyond. What if midlife wasn’t a crisis but an opportunity? How can professionals transition into conservation careers later in life? And what does it take to reinvent yourself for a career with purpose? Today’s guest is…
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Rewilding Britain: Rebecca Wrigley on Restoring Nature and Empowering Communities
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49:11What does it take to rewild a nation? How can restoring nature also regenerate communities and economies? And what’s the future of rewilding as a career path? Today’s guest is Rebecca Wrigley, Chief Executive and co-founder of Rewilding Britain. With over 23 years of experience in conservation and community development, Rebecca has led Rewilding Br…
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Podcast | From Intern to Conservation Leader: Richard Grimmett’s 40-Year BirdLife Journey
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51:27Lessons From Four Decades of BirdLife International: Richard Grimmett on Conservation Success and Challenges. How does a passion for birds turn into a lifelong career in global conservation? And what can four decades of experience teach us about the evolution of biodiversity efforts? Today’s guest is Richard Grimmett, Senior Conservation Adviser at…
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Building Bridges for Conservation: Dr Jonny Hanson’s Vision for Rewilding and Coexistence
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49:19Hi there. Nick here from Conservation Careers, and welcome to the podcast. How can we restore biodiversity while balancing the needs of people and wildlife? And what can large carnivores teach us about coexistence and environmental harmony? Today’s guest is Jonny Hanson, environmental social scientist, conservationist, and author of Living with Lyn…
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Rewilding Europe: Frans Schepers on restoring nature at scale
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50:18How do you transform landscapes, restore biodiversity and reconnect people with nature - all at scale? And what does it take to build a pioneering conservation initiative from scratch? Today’s guest is Frans Schepers, co-founder and Executive Director of Rewilding Europe. Frans has dedicated over a decade to leading rewilding efforts across Europe,…
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From campaigning to chairing: Tony Juniper’s journey in nature conservation
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35:54How can campaigning lead to transformative leadership in conservation? And what role do cross-sector partnerships play in scaling biodiversity impact? Today’s guest is Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England and one of the UK’s most prominent voices in nature conservation. He’s been described as ‘the most effective of Britain's eco-warriors’ and ‘on…
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The power of trees: Sir William Worsley on conservation, climate and careers in forestry
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43:27Today’s guest is Sir William Worsley, Chair of the Forestry Commission (England). Sir William shares his rich experience in forestry management, conservation, and the evolving mission of the ForestryCommission since its founding in 1919. In our chat, we discuss the Commission's role in afforestation, timber production and wildlife conservation, and…
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Leading Europe's biggest conservation charity | Beccy Speight
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44:46What does it take to lead one of the world’s largest conservation organisations through a time when 41% ofUK species are in decline? And how can today’s conservation leaders inspire millions to fight for biodiversity? Today’s guest, Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, offers her insights into what it takes to manage over 1.2 million members and 200 res…
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The role of media in modern conservation | David Mizejewski
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55:32Have you ever wondered how your backyard or garden can help to save wildlife? Or why something as simple as leaving your leaves where they fall can make a big difference for local ecosystems? And what role does media, from television to online platforms, play in conservation efforts? Today’s guest is David Mizejewski, a naturalist, author, and tele…
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The importance of community in our careers
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56:21Have you ever felt like an outsider or imposter in your career? Or wondered where (or even if) you can fit and belong? We're biologically hard-wired for connection, and research shows that it's vital to our physical and mental wellbeing. But when it comes to our careers, we often think we need to go it alone. In this special episode, we discuss the…
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Snakes, rainforests and rock ‘n’ roll | Romulus Whitaker
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43:00Today’s guest is Romulus Whitaker, a renowned herpetologist and conservationist often referred to as the"Snake Man of India." Romulus shares his lifelong passion for snakes, conservation and the incredible biodiversity of India's rainforests. In this episode, we discuss what drew Romulus to snakes, especially the King Cobra, his experiences in the …
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Inspiring young conservation leaders | Becky Park
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46:07Today’s guest is Becky Park, the Programme Manager for the Osprey Leadership Foundation. They work to inspire young people about the natural world and to help them to develop into conservation leaders who can make a real difference, at both a grassroots and international level. We discuss the foundation's origins, its mission in conservation and le…
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Exploring the human side of conservation practice | Dr Laura Thomas-Walters
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45:53Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love of animals, only to discover that it’s all about people? And why if you’re interested in working as a social scientist particularly, should you focus on improving on your softer skills, especially if you want to get ahead in your career? We discuss these questions and many more with toda…
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From Navy to conservation diversity leader | Taurean Meacham
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55:00Today we explore the world of conservation and diversity with digital storyteller Taurean Meacham. Working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Taurean is the Program Coordinator for the Diversity Joint Venture for Careers in Conservation. In this episode we delve into Taurean's work to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in conservat…
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The power of words in wildlife conservation | Jon Monsoon
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41:27Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love for animals, only to discover that it's all about people? And why, if you’re interested in making an impact in conservation, should you focus on improving your communication skills to advance your career? We explore these questions with today’s guest, Jon Monsoon. Jon brings over 20 year…
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From bartender to Gorilla guardian | Greg Cummings
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46:16How Passionate Individuals Can Transform Their Careers and Save Wildlife, With Our Guest Greg Cummings. How can someone transition from being a bartender in London to leading an organisation helping to protect Gorillas - one of the most charismatic species on the planet? And how can they raise millions of dollars in the process - meeting influentia…
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Switching careers from IT to conservation | Clare Roberts
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47:36How do you switch careers from working in IT and Quality Management for 20 years to making a real impact in conservation? That’s exactly what today’s guest - Clare Roberts - has achieved in the past few years, and she’s here today to share her story. We start by exploring her pre-conservation career in the corporate world of IT consultancy, where s…
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Connecting to conservation from the corporate sector | Raoul Bollen
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44:48How corporate professionals can contribute to conservation efforts, with our guest Raoul Bollen. How can corporate professionals contribute to conservation efforts? What skills can they bring from the boardrooms of the private sector to help wildlife charities specifically to develop and grow? These are some of the topics we discuss with today’s gu…
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Navigating Conservation Challenges in Africa | Ademola Ajagbe
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47:52How The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Africa use partnerships, science, and sustainable finance to tackle the biodiversity crisis, with our guest Ademola Ajagbe. Today we’re speaking with an old friend and colleague Ademola Ajagbe, the Regional Managing Director atThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) for Africa. Ademola discusses the urgent challenges of cli…
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Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre meetings!
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51:51Meetings are a core part of our working lives, and yet studies have found that 50% of time spent in meetings is often wasted. When viewed as a whole that's often billions, if not trillions, of dollars wasted annually, which could be put to much better use. But why do we spend so much of our precious lives clogged up in a confetti of mediocre meetin…
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Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management
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49:37Have you considered going back to university and doing a Master's Degree in order to become more employable within the sector? Perhaps you’ve looked at many programmes and wondered if they are tooling you up with the right skills employers value. In today’s podcast, we’re speaking with Dr Stephen Green who’s the course leader for an exciting new Ma…
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Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF International
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46:08In this episode we’re speaking with the Deputy Global Conservation Director at WWF International, Cristianne Close. Cris describes herself as ‘passionate about creating positive change in the world, especially aiming to make the impossible, possible’. In this episode, we discuss how she gave up a fast-paced corporate career to follow her purpose an…
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How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute Consulting
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47:56Have you ever felt like escaping the rat race and travelling the world? Seeking impact, adventure and new experiences? Perhaps volunteering for nature conservation organisations, and setting yourself for a career change or education when you return? But with the world as your playground … where do you start? How do you plan such a trip to ensure yo…
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Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass (Director of Biodiversify)
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48:46Increasingly, the private sector is taking a growing interest in their impact on wildlife, and this could lead to a much-needed step change in conservation efforts. But why do companies care about nature? How can they assess and minimise their impacts? And what sort of jobs are opening up for conservationists seeking to work in this exciting area o…
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Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park Foundation
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42:29How do you raise nearly $100,000,000 per year to protect and conserve America’s 420+ National Park Sites? Sites important for recreation, education, and the conservation of endangered landscapes, natural communities and species. We discuss this, amongst many other things, with Lise Aangeenbrug. Lise is the Chief Program Officer at America’s Nationa…
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Have you ever felt like you’re energetically exhausted, mentally distant from your job, or less able to produce results at work? There’s a chance that these symptoms could be related to burnout. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is a syndrome “…resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” …
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Patience Thody | Deputy Chief Executive The Wildlife Trusts
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47:12If you’ve spent time in the UK and visited a local nature reserve, then chances are you’ve been to a site managed by one of the 46 individual Wildlife Trusts that collectively represent 2,000 staff, 35,000 volunteers and nearly 1 million members. Helping to coordinate this huge force for nature is the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts of which today…
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How important are volunteers in conservation? Rhoda Ludford - Volunteering Development Consultant with the RSPB
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34:36How important are volunteers in conservation? What are the different types of work you can do as a volunteer, and how can it benefit your career? We answer these and many more questions in discussion with today’s guest Rhoda Ludford. Rhoda is the Volunteering Development Consultant with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Europe’s large…
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Charu Mishra | The world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation
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1:04:02We ran a live event in partnership with Conservation Optimism, to explore and celebrate the work of Dr Charu Mishra - the world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation, and double Whitley Gold Award Winner. Conservation Optimism is a global community dedicated to inspiring people to make a positive difference for nature, and co-hosting the l…
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Dr Rebecca Jefferson | The power of social science for conservation
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49:22Why should more conservationists learn to study people? To better understand them as individuals, communities and societies, alongside their complex behaviours and interactions. This is what today’s podcast is all about, and it’s something termed social science. Here to discuss the power of social science for conservation is today’s guest Dr Rebecc…
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How to raise more funding for wildlife conservation
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46:03What can Coca-Cola teach us about how to better save wildlife, in Australia and beyond? And why should more governments set up charitable foundations to protect their national parks and threatened wildlife? We discuss these and many other issues with today’s inspiring guest - David Goldman. David is the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at the Fo…
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The Importance of Communications for Conservationists
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56:28Why is communications so important for conservationists? What communications skills are employers are looking for? And how can you start developing these skills, today? We answer these questions and more in this special edition of the Conservation Careers Podcast. Sir David Attenborough said that "Conservation is now a communications challenge". Aw…
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Podcast | Laura Dempsey | Collaboration, Education & Innovation (Volunteers for Future)
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45:14What role do schoolchildren play in conservation efforts? Why target them specifically, and how do you successfully establish and grow a conservation enterprise from scratch - now empowering over 13,000 young people to help tackle climate change and wildlife conservation. That’s what today’s inspiring guest - Laura Dempsey - has achieved with Volun…
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Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach (RENEW) with Professor Kevin Gaston
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40:08How do people and nature interact? How does nature benefit people? Which interactions have the greatest impacts, and how can research into these questions help tackle some of the biggest issues facing wildlife today? These are some of the questions which today’s guest has dedicated his career to tackling. Kevin Gaston is a Professor of Biodiversity…
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