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Natural Resources UniversityProgress on property management | Wild Turkey Science #453In this episode, we discuss progress that we’re seeing on private lands management. Resources: Has turkey habitat changed? | #21 Turner, M. A., et al. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Which plants for brooding cover? | #142 We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Enroll Now! Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will...2025-07-281h 04
Wild Turkey ScienceProgress on property management | #142In this episode, we discuss progress that we’re seeing on private lands management. Resources: Has turkey habitat changed? | #21 Turner, M. A., et al. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Which plants for brooding cover? | #142 We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Enroll Now! Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gul...2025-07-281h 04
Natural Resources UniversityFire, predators, & nesting success…oh my! | Wild Turkey Science #431In this episode, we walk through Will’s new publication researching the effects of prescribed fire on artificial wild turkey nest survival. Join as we dive into the complexities of nest predation, the impact of fire management on nesting success, the relationship between canopy cover and fire, limitations of study designs, and more. Resources: Burning during nesting | Ep 19 McInnis, M. G., et al. (2025). The Effects of Prescribed Fire on Artificial Wild Turkey Nest Survival in Closed‐Canopy Mixed Hardwood Forest. Ecology and Evolution, 15(5), e71410. Quehl, J. O., et al. (2024). Assessing wild turk...2025-05-261h 01Wild Turkey ScienceFire, predators, & nesting success…oh my! | #133In this episode, we walk through Will’s new publication researching the effects of prescribed fire on artificial wild turkey nest survival. Join as we dive into the complexities of nest predation, the impact of fire management on nesting success, the relationship between canopy cover and fire, limitations of study designs, and more. Resources: Burning during nesting | Ep 19 McInnis, M. G., et al. (2025). The Effects of Prescribed Fire on Artificial Wild Turkey Nest Survival in Closed‐Canopy Mixed Hardwood Forest. Ecology and Evolution, 15(5), e71410. Quehl, J. O., et al. (2024). Assessing wild turk...2025-05-261h 01
Natural Resources UniversityFL Wild Turkey Cost-Share program | Wild Turkey Science #419Today, we are covering the Florida Wild Turkey Cost-Share program. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Forest Service, and National Wild Turkey Federation have teamed up to put millions into improving turkey habitat on over one million acres of public hunting ground in the state. Resources: Wild Turkey Cost Share Program Florida’s Wild Turkey Cost-Share Program New, comprehensive online wild turkey course launching - Pre-enroll now! Juliana Ofalt (Contact) Ricky Lackey (Contact) Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will...2025-04-281h 02Wild Turkey ScienceFL Wild Turkey Cost-Share program | #129Today, we are covering the Florida Wild Turkey Cost-Share program. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Forest Service, and National Wild Turkey Federation have teamed up to put millions into improving turkey habitat on over one million acres of public hunting ground in the state. Resources: Wild Turkey Cost Share Program Florida’s Wild Turkey Cost-Share Program New, comprehensive online wild turkey course launching - Pre-enroll now! Juliana Ofalt (Contact) Ricky Lackey (Contact) Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will...2025-04-281h 02
Natural Resources UniversityLighting the spark: Everything you need to know to start burning | Wild Turkey Science #383John Gruchy re-joins the podcast to break down the steps and requirements you need to get fire on your property. We discuss the essential equipment needed, legal liability considerations, resources and financial support available, tips for success, and why burning is imperative for the wild turkey. Resources: Martin, J. A., et al. (2012). Wild turkey habitat use in frequently-burned pine savanna. Forest Ecology and Management, 285, 179-186. MDWFP Private Lands Programs National Deer Association National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NRCS Programs & Initiatives Tall Timbers Quail F...2025-01-2049 minWild Turkey ScienceLighting the spark: Everything you need to know to start burning | #115John Gruchy re-joins the podcast to break down the steps and requirements you need to get fire on your property. We discuss the essential equipment needed, legal liability considerations, resources and financial support available, tips for success, and why burning is imperative for the wild turkey. Resources: Martin, J. A., et al. (2012). Wild turkey habitat use in frequently-burned pine savanna. Forest Ecology and Management, 285, 179-186. MDWFP Private Lands Programs National Deer Association National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NRCS Programs & Initiatives Tall Timbers 2025-01-2049 minWild Turkey ScienceListener questions | #114In this episode, we answer your questions. Join as we discuss the ecological impacts of hurricanes on turkeys survival rates and nesting success, ideal fire return intervals for nesting cover, the impacts of deer on vegetation and how this affects turkey populations, the importance of fire timing in habitat dynamics, and the challenges of recruiting young hunters into the turkey hunting culture. Resources: Byrne, M. E. (2013). Nesting ecology of wild turkeys in a bottomland hardwood forest. The American Midland Naturalist, 170(1), 95-110. How do hurricanes affect birds? How do hurricanes affect deer?2025-01-131h 01
Natural Resources UniversityListener questions | Wild Turkey Science #380In this episode, we answer your questions. Join as we discuss the ecological impacts of hurricanes on turkeys survival rates and nesting success, ideal fire return intervals for nesting cover, the impacts of deer on vegetation and how this affects turkey populations, the importance of fire timing in habitat dynamics, and the challenges of recruiting young hunters into the turkey hunting culture. Resources: Byrne, M. E. (2013). Nesting ecology of wild turkeys in a bottomland hardwood forest. The American Midland Naturalist, 170(1), 95-110. How do hurricanes affect birds? How do hurricanes affect deer?2025-01-131h 01
Natural Resources UniversityTurkeys in the Midwest | Wild Turkey Science #355You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more. Resources: IL DNR Wild Turkey Survey IDNR Turkey Survey App huntillinois.org/turkey Parker, C., et al. (2021). Pyrodiversity matters: wild turkey habitat selection in a fire managed landscape. Fo...2024-11-041h 13Wild Turkey ScienceTurkeys in the Midwest | #104You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more. Resources: IL DNR Wild Turkey Survey IDNR Turkey Survey App huntillinois.org/turkey Parker, C., et al. (2021). Pyrodiversity matters: wild turkey habitat selection in a fire managed landscape. Fo...2024-11-041h 13
Natural Resources UniversityHerbicides | Wild Turkey Science #350Will leads us on a detailed dive into the intricacies of herbicide management. Join as we delve into the uses and applications of selective herbicides for habitat management and forest stand improvement, associated risks with herbicide use, specific chemicals for invasive species, proper application techniques, mitigating nutsedge, and more. Resources: Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 1/2) | #52 Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 2/2) | #53 Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave us a...2024-10-2150 minWild Turkey ScienceHerbicides | #102Will leads us on a detailed dive into the intricacies of herbicide management. Join as we delve into the uses and applications of selective herbicides for habitat management and forest stand improvement, associated risks with herbicide use, specific chemicals for invasive species, proper application techniques, mitigating nutsedge, and more. Resources: Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 1/2) | #52 Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 2/2) | #53 Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave us a...2024-10-2149 min
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Shooting gobblers: which one, how many, and when? | #175Marcus and Will discuss the origins of hypotheses related to timing and intensity of spring harvest and how they may affect reproduction. They also discuss the challenges landowners face when establishing property level harvest decisions. Resources: Isabelle, Jason L., et al. "Considerations for timing of spring wild turkey hunting seasons in the southeastern United States." Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 5 (2018): 106-113. The Wild Turkey: Biology & Management Kurzejeski, Eric W., and L. D. Vangilder. "Population management." The wild turkey: biology and management. Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, P...2023-07-311h 05Wild Turkey ScienceShooting gobblers: which one, how many, and when? | #38Marcus and Will discuss the origins of hypotheses related to timing and intensity of spring harvest and how they may affect reproduction. They also discuss the challenges landowners face when establishing property level harvest decisions. Resources: Isabelle, Jason L., et al. "Considerations for timing of spring wild turkey hunting seasons in the southeastern United States." Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 5 (2018): 106-113. The Wild Turkey: Biology & Management Kurzejeski, Eric W., and L. D. Vangilder. "Population management." The wild turkey: biology and management. Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, P...2023-07-311h 05
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Which plants? | #164Marcus and Will recap Dr. Harper’s dense episodes by discussing indicator plants to evaluate success in brood field management. Resources: iNaturalist Seek Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses Wildlife Food Plots and Early Successional Plants GeFellers, James Wade, et al. "Seeding is not always necessary to restore native early successional plant communities." Restoration Ecology 28.6 (2020): 1485-1494. Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) UF DEER Lab...2023-06-191h 12Wild Turkey ScienceWhich plants? | #32Marcus and Will recap Dr. Harper’s dense episodes by discussing indicator plants to evaluate success in brood field management. Resources: iNaturalist Seek Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses Wildlife Food Plots and Early Successional Plants GeFellers, James Wade, et al. "Seeding is not always necessary to restore native early successional plant communities." Restoration Ecology 28.6 (2020): 1485-1494. Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) UF DE...2023-06-191h 11
Earth MattersConnecting, Cooperating & Changing for NatureScott Poynton's passion lies in helping create more positive change in the world, and he has spent his life working to bring change in highly complex, challenging situations. The founder of The Forest Trust (TFT), Scott used his time at TFT to help some of the world’s largest companies transform the way they source their products. Though still working on forests, Scott's focus has now pivoted to people, aiming to help individuals connect to themselves, to others and to nature. He joins us to share more about his life's work, and also how you can be part of tw...2020-08-1744 min
Xô Sedentarismo#03 Extra - A sustentabilidade do SER - Eliane Anjos - Engenheira AmbientalEliane AnjosEngenheira Sanitarista e AmbientalHead das operações do TFT – Earth no Brasil desde 2016, com o desafio de implantar políticas e ações que combatam o desmatamento e a exploração humana com adultos e crianças.Responsável por todas as questões ambientais e negociações com órgãos ambientais locais, regionais e federais. Também responsável por licenças ambientais e outros processo que envolvem aspectos ambientais.Relações públicasna área ambiental atuando com atividades privadas, ONGs, imprensa e sindicatos.Implementação de Sistema da Gestão da Q...2019-12-2328 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsSir Richard Baker - 19.06.822012-07-0401 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsSir Richard Baker - 26.05.792012-07-0430 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsPlantations: local communities are part of the green economy tooListen to a short documentary aired on World Radio Switzerland (Geneva based English language radio; http://worldradio.ch/index.shtml) about the green business of investing in plantations. Find out about the commendable business of Reinvest Partners. They provide alternative investments opportunities replanting bare lands, in accordance to sustainable practices and local legislations. Also interviewed for the programme, TFT CEO Scott Poynton reminds the listener about the importance of taking into account the needs and practices of all local stakeholders. In particular, he talks about the importance of Customary Law, which is very often ignored by national laws.2010-04-0805 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsJacques Chirac a Biso na BisoJacques Chirac, ancien President de la Republique francaise, s'adresse ici aux auditeurs de la radio communautaire Biso na Biso (BnB). La radio, soutenue par la Fondation Chirac depuis 2008, est la premiere station de radio indigene du Bassin du Congo. Situee a Pokola dans le nord de la Republique du Congo, une region ou environ 16'000 personnes vivent en lien direct avec les forets, dont 9'000 Pygmees.2009-10-2100 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Robert HuninkRobert Hunink is President of the Board of Congolaise Industrielle des Bois (CIB) and Executive Vice President of DLH, CIB's parent company. Robert worked for 35 years in the global timber industry and more than 15 of those have been in some capacity with CIB. He has an enormous wealth of knowledge and experience and really was the architect of CIB's push for FSC certification.
Here TFT's Scott Poynton speaks with Robert about CIB's FSC project and what it has meant for the company.2009-06-2831 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Jutta KillA forest ecologist by training, Jutta Kill has been leading FERN's climate and forests campaign since 2000. Based on over two decades of experience with and analysis of intergovernmental initiatives to halt deforestation, FERN's work on forests and climate highlights why forest peoples' rights must be safeguarded by any climate agreement that hopes to reduce emissions from deforestation in a fair and effective way and why financing forest climate initiatives through carbon trading will be a bad deal for forests, forest peoples and the climate.2009-03-0515 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Andres Gut 5 - The Future of Forestry2009-01-3009 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Andres Gut 4 - Latin America Forests2009-01-3041 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Andres Gut 3 - Precious Woods2009-01-3047 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn Conversation with Andres Gut 2 - Family Role2009-01-3029 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIn conversation with Andres Gut 1 - Early timesAndres Gut "why not me?"
In mid-November 2008, Scott Poynton had the pleasure of travelling to north-eastern Switzerland to meet Erika and Andres Gut. Andres, the long-standing Chairman of Precious Woods, knew then that he was in the final stages of his fight against cancer. Andres and Scott Poynton had been discussing for some months the idea that they would do an interview to capture Andres' thoughts and to reflect on a life well lived. Despite speaking with some difficulty, Andres shared many stories from his life; how he'd always been passionate about forests and how the many things he'd done...2009-01-3004 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsRecording from Biso na BisoThe first ever indigenous peoples' language radio gets ready to broadcast in the Republic of Congo.
This recording is one of the first made at Biso na Biso. It includes jingles and editorials created and recorded by TFT’s radio coordinators, Francis Wabout and Privat Massanga, and two interviews with individuals from the local communities around the station. The remaining voices and music are those of the indigenous people (Pygmies and Bantu, children and adults) living in and around the CIB concessions. The main message is the clear presentation of the mission, goals and programmes that will be heard on ra...2009-01-3008 min
TFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsInterview with Sofie BeckhamScott Poynton met up with Sofie Beckham, Forestry Manager for IKEA Supply Chain, in Washington D.C last September. It is taken us a little while to post the interview but here Sofie speaks about her job and how she came to be involved in forestry.2009-01-1511 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsLuis Fernando (Imaflora)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-2005 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsHannah Scrase (Woodland Trust/FERN)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-2001 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsLiza Murphy (FSC Global Development)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1702 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsIvan Muir (SGS South Africa) & Scott Poynton (TFT Executive Director)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1704 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsRobert Hrubes (SCS Executive Director)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1702 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsRebecca Latchford (Echo)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1700 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsJohn Ramsey (Convenor of FSC)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1703 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsElisa Pado (FSC Spain)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1702 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsChris McDonell (Tembec - Manager Environmental & Aboriginal relations)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1706 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsGrant Rosoman (Greenpeace)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1706 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsHervé Bourguignon (IFIA)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1702 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsBruce Cabarle (WWF US)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1708 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsAndre de Freitas (FSC Executive Director)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1704 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsRichard Donovan (Rainforest Alliance)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1705 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsChris Van Dam (FSC - Regional Coordinator Latin America)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1703 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsKerry Cesareo (WWF US)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1701 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsJens Kanstrup (DMK)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1704 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsBrent Rabik (Alberta Pacific) & Ivan Muir (SGS South Africa)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1702 minTFT's 'In Conversation' PodcastsSean McCartney (York) & Ivan Muir (SGS South Africa) & Brent Rabik (Alberta Pacific)Interview during FSC General Assembly 20082008-11-1703 min