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I am an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker. I talk and write about the natural environment, biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more. I am particularly interested in wildlife and human-wildlife interactions. I enjoy reading scientific papers on those subjects as much as being outdoors weathering the elements and getting first-hand experiences.
Conservation and Science Welcome to another issue of the Conservation and Science newsletter. Today, we are discussing an ever-interesting and controversial topic: the restoration of large carnivores, like wolves and lynx, to the islands of Britain and Ireland. To tackle this difficult and complex topic, I welcome to the podcast Jonny Hanson, an environmental social scientist, award-winning social entrepreneur, snow leopard conservationist, and former community farmer. Jonny and his work have...
Tommy's Outdoors Conservation and Science Welcome to the latest edition of the Conservation and Science newsletter. We are back in the business of conversations with world-class scientists! This week, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of novel ecosystems with Dr. Marcus Collier. In this episode, you will find out what they are and what role they play for the future of conservation and biodiversity. But that's not all! Starting this week, you'll be getting podcast episodes every...
Tommy's Outdoors Conservation and Science The deer hunting season in Ireland opens less than 48 hours from now. Of course, only if you’re reading this newsletter on the same day it was sent. So, I thought it was a great time to publish material that I recorded some time ago and have been holding onto, waiting for the best time to release it. As the title suggests, it’s about the effects of lead from hunting ammunition on our health. We’re all familiar with the discussion and arguments in...