Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka'pamux woman and ecology expert, joins the YourForest podcast to discuss decolonizing land stewardship. She stresses the need to be "rooted in truth" by acknowledging colonialism's impact on ecosystem management. Grenz advocates for Two-Eyed Seeing - merging Indigenous knowledge and Western science - to create a more effective, human-centric approach to stewarding landscapes amid climate change.
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Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka'pamux woman and ecology expert, joins the YourForest podcast to discuss decolonizing land stewardship. She stresses the need to be "rooted in truth" by acknowledging colonialism's impact on ecosystem management. Grenz advocates for Two-Eyed Seeing - merging Indigenous knowledge and Western science - to create a more effective, human-centric approach to stewarding landscapes amid climate change.
157 - Can Tree Planting Help Solve The Climate Crisis with Lauren Oakes
YourForest
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157 - Can Tree Planting Help Solve The Climate Crisis with Lauren Oakes
Join host Matthew Kristoff on YourForest Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Lauren Oakes, scientist, storyteller, and author of Tree Keepers: The Race for a Forested Future. This thought-provoking episode explores the creation and maintenance of healthy forest ecosystems as a vital solution to climate change and biodiversity loss. Lauren delves into the complexities of tree planting versus forest restoration, emphasizing thoughtful stewardship, community engagement, and sustainability. Drawing from extensive research and personal experiences, she highlights how forests contribute to carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and community well-being. Learn actionable strategies to support reforestation and foster a resilient, forested future. Don’t miss it!
YourForest
Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka'pamux woman and ecology expert, joins the YourForest podcast to discuss decolonizing land stewardship. She stresses the need to be "rooted in truth" by acknowledging colonialism's impact on ecosystem management. Grenz advocates for Two-Eyed Seeing - merging Indigenous knowledge and Western science - to create a more effective, human-centric approach to stewarding landscapes amid climate change.
