A brand new podcast brought to you by Beaver Trust as we start to welcome beavers back to our rivers and explore the state of nature in the UK. Hosted by Sophie...
Beavers, rewilding and radical conservation with Derek Gow
Join us for a captivating conversation with Derek Gow, world-renowned conservationist, author and owner of Rewilding Coombeshead, a pioneering species recovery centre in North Devon. A key figure in UK rewilding, Derek shares his vast knowledge and experience on the historical, cultural and ecological significance of beavers.
In this episode, we delve into:
A history of beavers in Britain: Uncover fascinating details about their presence from prehistoric times, their exploitation for various purposes and their eventual decline.
The cultural significance of beavers: Explore their role in Saxon times, their representation in place names and the diverse values placed upon them throughout history, from medicinal uses of castorium to the fur trade.
The future of beavers in Britain: Hear Derek's vision for a fully restored beaver population, the challenges and societal views surrounding their return and the transformative impact they could have on our landscapes.
Also coming up: Find out Derek's verdict as he judges this week's beaver fact off.
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The Lodge Cast is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Emily Bowen, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion and mixed by Mark Skinner for Beaver Trust.
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Wildlife comebacks and the human factor with Dr Roger Auster
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr Roger Auster, lecturer in environmental social science at the University of Exeter, as we delve into the social dimensions of beaver reintroduction and the human element of wildlife recovery and nature restoration.
In this episode, we will be exploring:
The concept of renewed coexistence: Understand the meaning behind this term, coined by Roger and his colleagues, and why it is vital for the long-term success of species reintroductions.
The importance of social and behavioural research: Why understanding public perceptions, addressing concerns, navigating diverse viewpoints and fostering constructive dialogue is essential for successful beaver reintroduction projects.
The human need for control and the role of beavers: Explore how social science can help people understand the benefits of allowing beavers to contribute to natural processes, such as natural flood management, and the mindset shift required to share landscapes.
Also coming up: Hear Dr. Auster's reaction as he judges this week's highly competitive fact off.
Want to discuss anything from this episode or the series with our expert team? We want to hear from you: @BeaverTrust.
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The Lodge Cast is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Emily Bowen, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion and mixed by Mark Skinner for Beaver Trust.
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Community conservation: city life alongside beavers with Dr Sean McCormack
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Sean McCormack, vet, Beaver Trust ambassador, co-founder of Ealing Beaver Project and founder of Ealing Wildlife Group, as we explore beaver reintroductions in the heart of London.
Sean sits at the intersection between community and wildlife reintroduction, and has done a huge amount for raising awareness about beavers and connecting people with their wetlands.
In this episode, we will be finding out about:
The Ealing Beaver project: Hear about the inspirations, challenges and successes of bringing beavers back to an urban environment.
Community engagement: Learn about the importance of community buy-in, diverse perspectives and addressing misconceptions in rewilding projects.
Lessons from beavers: Discover how beavers can teach us about self-willed landscapes, adaptive management and the benefits of stepping back and observing.
Also coming up: Find out who wins the fact off, judged by Sean!
Want to discuss anything from this episode or the series with our expert team? We want to hear from you: @BeaverTrust.
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The Lodge Cast is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Emily Bowen, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion and mixed by Mark Skinner for Beaver Trust.
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Why Beavers Are The Cake: with Chris Packham CBE
Who better to close the series than the one and only, Chris Packham CBE?
Chris is a world-renowned naturalist, campaigner, broadcaster and science communicator. He makes waves across the conservation sector for championing the natural world, and we couldn't think of a better guest to help us understand the big stuff: beavers, biodiversity, climate - and the road ahead.
Also coming up: Producer Emma makes an appearance as judge to deliver overall series winners of the #FactOff and the QUIZ.
Need we say more? Dive on in!
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This episode is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Sophie Pavelle, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion, and mixed by Mark Skinner, for Beaver Trust.
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Enabling Water and Finding Resilience: with Professor Richard Brazier
This week we're joined by Professor Richard Brazier - a leading academic in Earth Surface Processes at the University of Exeter and an authority on how beavers interact with a changing landscape.
Richard co-directs the University’s Centre for Resilience in Environment Water and Waste (CREWW), which pioneers research projects that find out how we can better protect the environment and live alongside it. Most notably, Richard was also a key figure in the research that led to the success of the River Otter Beaver Trial in 2020!
Also coming up: the #FactOff challenge and Eva might be leaving Sophie in tears in the QUIZ...
Need we say more? Dive on in!
Would you like to discuss anything from this episode with our expert team? We want to hear from you: Beaver Trust.
Want more beaver? Please subscribe and leave us a lovely little review, so we can bring the joy of beavers to more ears!
This episode is a mixture of fact and opinion. It was hosted by Eva Bishop and Sophie Pavelle, produced and edited by Emma Brisdion, and mixed by Mark Skinner, for Beaver Trust.
A brand new podcast brought to you by Beaver Trust as we start to welcome beavers back to our rivers and explore the state of nature in the UK. Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.
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