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The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #71 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored, Part 2)Growing up, all of us at one point wanted to be the hero. The one who saves the day and banishes evil. And while the title of hero is something we sometimes strive for, it's the journey that really gives us that lasting impression. In this episode of the show, we're continuing our journey to become the Hero of Hyrule. Using game music and sound, we'll touch on some of my favorite dungeons, battles and moments in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Intro - 0:00
Campfire Catchup - 5:25
Robocop Rogue City - 12:342025-07-241h 19The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #71 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored, Part 2)Growing up, all of us at one point wanted to be the hero. The one who saves the day and banishes evil. And while the title of hero is something we sometimes strive for, it's the journey that really gives us that lasting impression. In this episode of the show, we're continuing our journey to become the Hero of Hyrule. Using game music and sound, we'll touch on some of my favorite dungeons, battles and moments in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Intro - 0:00
Campfire Catchup - 5:25
Robocop Rogue City - 12:342025-07-241h 19
Tales from the Backlog173: Max Payne (with Nomad - The Retro Wildlands)Support my work on Patreon
Two podcasters entered the room on a collision course, one with a backlog the size of a mobster's rap sheet, the other with one foot in the past. There was only one way out of this mess- one podcast to end them all. The subject was an old friend, if you consider a man out of options a friend. A man with a thirst for revenge that nothing could quench- Max Payne.
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From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandMagalloway Conservation Initiative Aims to Protect 78,000 Acres in Western Maine - Marissa LatshawA report written and read by Marissa Latshaw.Marissa Latshaw works with mission-driven organizations to build empathetic and inclusive communication strategies that inspire action. She is the publisher of From the Ground Up and co-coordinator of the Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities initiative, working with partners throughout New England to help bring a more holistic, integrated approach to land conservation. Marissa resides in Connecticut where she’s always up for a walk in the conservation area adjacent to her home.Read the full report and discover additional content in the Summer 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up...2025-06-1906 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandFrom the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County, New York - David FosterA book review written and read by David Foster. David Foster is an ecologist, Director Emeritus of the Harvard Forest, and President Emeritus of the Highstead Foundation. He co-founded the Wildlands and Woodlands Initiative in 2005 and was lead writer of Wildlands in New England: Past, Present, and Future in 2023. David has written and edited books including Thoreau’s Country: Journey Through a Transformed Landscape; Forests in Time: The Environmental Consequences of 1,000 Years of Change in New England; Hemlock: A Forest Giant on the Edge; and A Meeting of Land and Sea: The Nature and Future of Martha’s Vi...2025-06-1906 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #70 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored Part 1)A game like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past doesn't really need an introduction. It's widely considered one of retro-gaming's elite, and contains an adventure that still resonates with us today. In it, we all get a chance to answer the call to adventure and become the hero we've always dreamed to be.
Join us by the campfire as we journey into the unforgettable opening moments of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. From the thunderstorm that sets the tone to Link’s midnight rescue mission at Hyrule Castle, we break do...2025-06-171h 37The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #70 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored Part 1)A game like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past doesn't really need an introduction. It's widely considered one of retro-gaming's elite, and contains an adventure that still resonates with us today. In it, we all get a chance to answer the call to adventure and become the hero we've always dreamed to be.
Join us by the campfire as we journey into the unforgettable opening moments of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. From the thunderstorm that sets the tone to Link’s midnight rescue mission at Hyrule Castle, we break do...2025-06-171h 37
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandNiweskok’s Seeds of Hope: Redistributing Power by Rematriating Land - Alex RedfieldAn article written and read by Alex Redfield.Alex Redfield is the Policy Director for Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities. On the farm, in state government, and in conservation policy circles, his work for the past 20 years has centered on supporting a just transition of New England’s landscape towards an equitable future. He lives in South Portland, Maine.Read the full piece and discover additional content in the Summer 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up.2025-06-1615 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandSix Pathways to Farmland Access: Models from around New England - Alex Redfield and Marissa LatshawAn article written and read by Alex Redfield and Marissa Latshaw.Alex Redfield is the Policy Director for Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities. On the farm, in state government, and in conservation policy circles, his work for the past 20 years has centered on supporting a just transition of New England’s landscape toward an equitable future. He lives in South Portland, Maine.Marissa Latshaw works with mission-driven organizations to build empathetic and inclusive communication strategies that inspire action. She is the Publisher of From the Ground Up and Co-coordinator of the Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities initiative, wo...2025-06-1217 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandWhat Makes Farming Work? A Conversation about Farmland Access with Maine Farmland Trust - Alex RedfieldAn interview with Stacy Brenner and Ellen Sabina, conducted and edited by Alex Redfield.Stacy Brenner is President & CEO of Maine Farmland Trust (MFT). Before stepping into the role in December 2024, Stacy had been engaged with MFT for 20 years, as a farmer leveraging Maine FarmLink and MFT’s Farm Business Planning programs, as a Board member, and on staff as Senior Advisor for Farmland Access. Stacy serves in the Maine Legislature as the State Senator from District 30, representing Gorham and parts of Scarborough. Stacy lives and farms at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough with her husband, John Bliss, an...2025-06-1058 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandFarmland Access: Where Farms, Food, and Communities Come TogetherAn article written by Brian Donahue and Alex Redfield.Brian Donahue is Professor Emeritus of American Environmental Studies at Brandeis University, and a farm and forest policy consultant. He sits on the boards of the Massachusetts Woodland Institute, the Friends of Spannocchia, and Franklin Land Trust. Brian is author of Reclaiming the Commons: Community Farms and Forests in a New England Town (1999); The Great Meadow: Farmers and the Land in Colonial Concord (2004) and Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests (2024). He is co-author of Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities (2017) and A New England Food Vision (2014).Alex...2025-06-1004 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #69 - Wolfenstein 3DThey say you have to walk before you run. Whenever I hear that phrase, I sometimes think about the video games that pioneered genres and unique ideas. And the game we're covering today always comes to mind. Considered the granddaddy of first-person shooters, Wolfenstein 3D is the game where you, as an angry square-jawed spy, escape captivity while single-handedly taking on an entire army, because subtlety is for cowards.
Join us by the campfire as I take you through an iconic FPS experience. There is a simplicity to Wolfenstein 3D that I never really appreciated, and in a...2025-05-171h 22The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #69 - Wolfenstein 3DThey say you have to walk before you run. Whenever I hear that phrase, I sometimes think about the video games that pioneered genres and unique ideas. And the game we're covering today always comes to mind. Considered the granddaddy of first-person shooters, Wolfenstein 3D is the game where you, as an angry square-jawed spy, escape captivity while single-handedly taking on an entire army, because subtlety is for cowards.
Join us by the campfire as I take you through an iconic FPS experience. There is a simplicity to Wolfenstein 3D that I never really appreciated, and in a...2025-05-171h 22
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandFunding the Future: A New Program to Support Connecticut Land Trusts - Marissa LatshawA report written and read by Marissa Latshaw.Marissa Latshaw works with mission-driven organizations to build empathetic and inclusive communication strategies that inspire action. She serves as publisher of From the Ground Up and co-coordinator of the Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities initiative, working with partners throughout New England to help bring a more holistic, integrated approach to land conservation. Marissa resides in Connecticut where she’s always up for a walk in nature on her own or with her family.Read the full piece and discover additional content in the Spring 2025 Issue of From the Gr...2025-04-2306 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandThe Massachusetts Commitment to Forest Reserves: Major Progress and Questions - David FosterAn essay written and read by David Foster.David Foster is an ecologist, Director Emeritus of the Harvard Forest, and President Emeritus of the Highstead Foundation. He co-founded the Wildlands and Woodlands Initiative in 2005 and was lead writer of Wildlands in New England: Past, Present, and Future in 2023.Read the full piece and discover additional content in the Spring 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up.2025-04-2114 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandSpring 2025 New England Policy Chronicle - Alex RedfieldA look at land-use, conservation, and related policy developments around New England, compiled and read by Alex Redfield. Alex Redfield is the Co-Director of the Integrated Policy Program for Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities and Food Solutions New England. He lives in South Portland, Maine and welcomes feedback and your perspective on relevant policy discussions. He can be reached on LinkedIn and via email at alex@wildlandsandwoodlands.org. Read the full piece with accompanying figures and explore additional content in the Spring 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up. 2025-04-1513 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #68 - JackalThe best thing about discovering new-to-me retro video games is coming across a game I wish I knew about growing up. While some games on the original Nintendo can be iconic, revolutionary and tough as nails, sometimes the best hidden gems are the ones that are simple, clean fun. They execute a simple premise well and they don't beat you senseless with that "NES Tough" gameplay. Jackal, a top down run and gun shooter, is very much the latter and I really, really wish it didn't take me this long to finally play this game.
Join me...2025-04-081h 14The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #68 - JackalThe best thing about discovering new-to-me retro video games is coming across a game I wish I knew about growing up. While some games on the original Nintendo can be iconic, revolutionary and tough as nails, sometimes the best hidden gems are the ones that are simple, clean fun. They execute a simple premise well and they don't beat you senseless with that "NES Tough" gameplay. Jackal, a top down run and gun shooter, is very much the latter and I really, really wish it didn't take me this long to finally play this game.
Join me...2025-04-081h 14
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandPutting Forests First: Ecological Forestry and an Ethical Worldview - David FosterAn essay written and read by David Foster.David Foster is an ecologist, Director Emeritus of the Harvard Forest, and President Emeritus of the Highstead Foundation. He co-founded the Wildlands and Woodlands Initiative in 2005 and was lead writer of Wildlands in New England: Past, Present, and Future in 2023.--This piece is part of our series exploring ecological forestry featured in the Spring 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up.Read all the submissions in our Ecological Forestry collection:Ecological Forestry and Slow Wood: Perspectives from Around the Region by Brian...2025-04-0423 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #67 - Kung FuIn a world full of vast open world games, narrative focused adventures and grindy collect-a-thons, sometimes you just need a simple experience. And what simpler experience is there than being the good guy who gets to take out the bad guys with Kung Fu? Well, the one where you get the girl at the end, of course. Kung Fu on the NES is a call back to simpler times where gameplay was focused and your enjoyment was guaranteed. And it has more of a history than most realize!
Come join me by the campfire as you and...2025-03-041h 07The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #67 - Kung FuIn a world full of vast open world games, narrative focused adventures and grindy collect-a-thons, sometimes you just need a simple experience. And what simpler experience is there than being the good guy who gets to take out the bad guys with Kung Fu? Well, the one where you get the girl at the end, of course. Kung Fu on the NES is a call back to simpler times where gameplay was focused and your enjoyment was guaranteed. And it has more of a history than most realize!
Come join me by the campfire as you and...2025-03-041h 07
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandLie Down: A Forester’s Directive - Robert T. PerschelA poem written and read by Robert T. Perschel.In his 40 years as an environmental professional, Robert (Bob) Perschel has worked on forestry, large landscape conservation, and wilderness issues. He joined the New England Forestry Foundation in April 2012, was previously the Eastern region director for the Forest Stewards Guild, founded the Land Ethic Institute, worked for The Wilderness Society, served as Chair of the Northern Forest Alliance and Director of the TWS Land Ethic and Network of Wildlands Programs, and is an original co-founder of the Forest Stewards Guild.Read the...2025-02-2102 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandWild Humans - Robert T. PerschelA poem written and read by Robert T. Perschel.In his 40 years as an environmental professional, Robert (Bob) Perschel has worked on forestry, large landscape conservation, and wilderness issues. He joined the New England Forestry Foundation in April 2012, was previously the Eastern region director for the Forest Stewards Guild, founded the Land Ethic Institute, worked for The Wilderness Society, served as Chair of the Northern Forest Alliance and Director of the TWS Land Ethic and Network of Wildlands Programs, and is an original co-founder of the Forest Stewards Guild.Read the...2025-02-2104 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandOne Wildland at a Time - Richard FarrellAn essay written and read by Richard Farrell. For the past five decades, Richard Farrell has lived on Monhegan Island year-round as a carpenter/innkeeper/photographer/writer. He has served on the Monhegan Island Sustainable Community Association (the affordable housing land trust), Monhegan Associates (the land trust for preserving the island’s wildlands), and currently serves on the Associates’ Ecology Committee and Wildlands Committee.Read the full essay and discover additional content in the Autumn 2024 Issue of From the Ground Up.2025-02-2106 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandClimate-Smart Forestry Gets Underway - Tinsley Hunsdorfer and Marissa LatshawAn article written by Tinsley Hunsdorfer and Marissa Latshaw. Read by Marissa Latshaw.Tinsley Hunsdorfer specializes in nonprofit environmental communications and currently works as Communications Manager for New England Forestry Foundation, where she heads NEFF’s public-facing communications efforts and serves as lead writer for NEFF’s major publications.Marissa Latshaw serves as co-coordinator of the Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities initiative and publisher of From the Ground Up, working with partners throughout New England to help bring a more holistic, integrated approach to land conservation.Read the full article and...2025-02-2105 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandSowing Seeds: Vermonters Gather for Conservation - Liz ThompsonA personal account of the 2024 Sowing Seeds Conference in Vermont, written by Liz Thompson.Liz Thompson is the Managing Editor of From the Ground Up. She serves on the board of Northeast Wilderness Trust and is the Coordinator of the Northeastern Old Growth Conference 2025, Wildlands and Old Growth Forests: A Vision for the Future, and posts frequently on Instagram.This piece is part of a series discussing several inspiring gatherings that occurred in Autumn 2024. Read all five pieces in the Winter 2025 issue:Making Peace with Nature: Inspirations from COP 16 by...2025-02-2102 min
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandWhen Land Trusts Gather: Inspiration From Around the Country at the 2024 LTA Rally - Liz ThompsonA personal account of the 2024 LTA Rally, written by Liz Thompson.Liz Thompson is the Managing Editor of From the Ground Up. She serves on the board of Northeast Wilderness Trust and is the Coordinator of the Northeastern Old Growth Conference 2025, Wildlands and Old Growth Forests: A Vision for the Future, and posts frequently on Instagram.This piece is part of a series discussing several inspiring gatherings that occurred in Autumn 2024. Read all five pieces in the Winter 2025 issue:Making Peace with Nature: Inspirations from COP 16 by Walter PolemanWhen Land...2025-02-2103 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #66 - Tecmo Super BowlEvery 2nd Sunday in February, warriors from different realms gather on the field of battle and prove their mettle before the people. Warriors clad in shining armor - including helmets, shoulder pads - take to the field. But these warriors aren’t ordinary men. They are titans, forged through the fires of almost 20 battles, relentless in their pursuit of the one thing that drives us all. In the end, only one faction of warriors will stand victorious, their battle cries echoing into the night, their sacred trophy hoisted high for all to see. My friends, the Super Bowl is up...2025-02-091h 26The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #66 - Tecmo Super BowlEvery 2nd Sunday in February, warriors from different realms gather on the field of battle and prove their mettle before the people. Warriors clad in shining armor - including helmets, shoulder pads - take to the field. But these warriors aren’t ordinary men. They are titans, forged through the fires of almost 20 battles, relentless in their pursuit of the one thing that drives us all. In the end, only one faction of warriors will stand victorious, their battle cries echoing into the night, their sacred trophy hoisted high for all to see. My friends, the Super Bowl is up...2025-02-091h 26
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandThe Paradox of Pestilence: Ecological Hope in a Landscape of Tree Death - Colby GalliherAn essay written and read by Colby Galliher.Colby Galliher is a writer, focusing mainly on conservation, wildlife, and environmental policy, in the form of book chapters, scholarly reports, and articles for local, regional, and national publications. He is the Editorial Communications Specialist at Northeast Wilderness Trust, and you can read more about him on his website.Read the full piece and discover additional content in the Winter 2025 Issue of From the Ground Up.Editors’ Note: Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities envisions a healthy New England landscape where lo...2025-02-0409 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #65 - Ice HockeyEvery gaming console has those games people consider to be essential. Games you absolutely must have in your collection. And Ice Hockey is one of those games for the original Nintendo. The box art may give you the impression that this is just another sports title, but nay nay! While Ice Hockey is a simple game, that's the beauty of this title and a big reason this game is easy to pick up and play today.
So gather around the campfire, my friends! Let me share with you some fun memories with this game as we play...2025-01-251h 06The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #65 - Ice HockeyEvery gaming console has those games people consider to be essential. Games you absolutely must have in your collection. And Ice Hockey is one of those games for the original Nintendo. The box art may give you the impression that this is just another sports title, but nay nay! While Ice Hockey is a simple game, that's the beauty of this title and a big reason this game is easy to pick up and play today.
So gather around the campfire, my friends! Let me share with you some fun memories with this game as we play...2025-01-251h 06
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandLand and Law: An Interview with Representative Amy SheldonAn interview with Amy Sheldon, conducted and edited by Liz Thompson.Amy Sheldon of Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont, holds a BA in economics from Middlebury College and an MS in Natural Resource Planning from the University of Vermont. She represents the Addison 1 District in the Vermont House of Representatives and currently serves as Chair of the House Committee on Environment and Energy.Liz Thompson is the Managing Editor of From the Ground Up. She serves on the board of Northeast Wilderness Trust and is the Coordinator of the Northeastern Old Growth Conference 2025, Wildlands and Old...2025-01-0925 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #64 - Top 10 Games Played in 2024While 2024 may be in the rear view mirror now and we race onwards into 2025, I thought it would be fun to highlight my 10 favorite games that I played last year! These games are a mixture of both modern and retro and really made an impression on me.
So why don't you take a load off by the campfire my friends and allow me to regale you with my thoughts and experiences with 10 great video games. Then, we can do it all again next year!
Intro - 0:00
Number Ten - 5:58
Number Nine - 9:05
N...2025-01-061h 04The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #64 - Top 10 Games Played in 2024While 2024 may be in the rear view mirror now and we race onwards into 2025, I thought it would be fun to highlight my 10 favorite games that I played last year! These games are a mixture of both modern and retro and really made an impression on me.
So why don't you take a load off by the campfire my friends and allow me to regale you with my thoughts and experiences with 10 great video games. Then, we can do it all again next year!
Intro - 0:00
Number Ten - 5:58
Number Nine - 9:05
N...2025-01-061h 04
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #63 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterIt's no secret that the Metal Gear franchise is notorious for its convoluted story and cast of memorable, yet quirky characters. However beyond that, the series contains unique stealth-based gameplay elements and sometimes some innovative ideas. But when it comes to which in the series people think is the best, MGS3: Snake Eater is often at the top of people's lists. But why is that? Well, today on the podcast, I decided it was time to see if we can answer that question.
Gather around the campfire, my friends! Using almost 100 sound effects, pieces of recorded dialogue...2024-12-262h 37The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #63 - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterIt's no secret that the Metal Gear franchise is notorious for its convoluted story and cast of memorable, yet quirky characters. However beyond that, the series contains unique stealth-based gameplay elements and sometimes some innovative ideas. But when it comes to which in the series people think is the best, MGS3: Snake Eater is often at the top of people's lists. But why is that? Well, today on the podcast, I decided it was time to see if we can answer that question.
Gather around the campfire, my friends! Using almost 100 sound effects, pieces of recorded dialogue...2024-12-262h 37
From the Ground Up: Conservation in New EnglandWolves are Expanding in Agricultural Denmark: Why Not New England? - David FosterAn essay written and read by David Foster.David Foster is an ecologist, Co-Coordinator of Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands & Communities, Director Emeritus of the Harvard Forest, and President Emeritus of the Highstead Foundation.--This piece is one of three parts of our series discussing the presence (and absence) of wolves in the New England landscape.Read all three pieces in the Winter 2025 issue:Wolves are Expanding in Agricultural Denmark, Why Not New England by David FosterA Wolf at the Door by Walter MedwidThe Wolves are Here by Brian Donahue2024-12-1119 min
The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #62 - Contra III: The Alien WarsWhen the Super Nintendo hit the market it was quick to show the world what the next level in video games would be all about. Contra III: The Alien Wars not only showed off the graphical power of the system in ways we hadn't seen yet, it was a blast to play. Who wants to watch a cheesy action movie when you can star in your own?
Come take a load off by the campfire as I take you through Contra III on the SNES. Using game music and sound, I'll show you why this game is...2024-11-281h 29The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming PodcastRetro Wildlands #62 - Contra III: The Alien WarsWhen the Super Nintendo hit the market it was quick to show the world what the next level in video games would be all about. Contra III: The Alien Wars not only showed off the graphical power of the system in ways we hadn't seen yet, it was a blast to play. Who wants to watch a cheesy action movie when you can star in your own?
Come take a load off by the campfire as I take you through Contra III on the SNES. Using game music and sound, I'll show you why this game is...2024-11-281h 29
Rewilding EarthEpisode 129: Advancing Wildlife Connectivity with Erin Sito of Wildlands NetworkAbout As the United States Policy Director for Wildlands Network, Erin Sito researches, develops and promotes laws and policies geared towards supporting habitat connectivity and biodiversity at the local, state, and federal level. Erin’s work also focuses on state agency reform and funding, and outreach to promote Wildlands Network’s policy initiatives nationwide. Episode 129 Rewilding […] Read full article: Episode 129: Advancing Wildlife Connectivity with Erin Sito of Wildlands Network2024-08-0232 min
Rewilding Earth PodcastEpisode 129: Advancing Wildlife Connectivity with Erin Sito of Wildlands NetworkAbout As the United States Policy Director for Wildlands Network, Erin Sito researches, develops and promotes laws and policies geared towards supporting habitat connectivity and biodiversity at the local, state, and federal level. Erin’s work also focuses on state agency reform and funding, and outreach to promote Wildlands Network’s policy initiatives nationwide. Episode 129 Rewilding […]
Read full article: Episode 129: Advancing Wildlife Connectivity with Erin Sito of Wildlands Network2024-08-0232 min
The Clear CutLogging Scars Cut DeepWe return this week with our own Senior Forest Conservation Manager, Dave Pearce, to cover the wider implications of Wildlands’ Logging Scars report.In our last episode we learned that Wildlands League’s study showed an average of 14% of the forest is not regenerated after one cycle of full-tree harvesting. While that may not seem like a significant impact to the forest, Dave explains why this isn’t the case. In addition to reducing our resilience to climate change, logging scars spell serious trouble for biodiversity as well. We give context to degradation in Canada’s forests and why t...2024-04-2454 minThe Clear CutWhat are Logging Scars?What happens to the areas of Canada’s forests that have been impacted by full-tree harvesting? According to international rules the term ‘deforestation’ only occurs when a forest is converted into another land use, like a shopping mall, farm or housing development. We don’t count formerly forested areas that are now barren as deforested, if the area remains designated for forestry. But could it, should it be classified as forest degradation?Our own Senior Forest Conservation Manager, Dave Pearce unpacks Wildlands League’s 2019 Logging Scars report on the subject. We discuss the genesis of this pivotal report. Wh...2024-04-171h 06
The Wait For It PodcastThe Game Room Where It Happens - Ghost Recon: WildlandsEver found yourself reminiscing about the good old days of co-op gaming? Phil & Eric take a nostalgia-packed journey through the wild terrains of "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands." We crack open our gaming diaries to share the laughter, the camaraderie, and even the technical hiccups that made Wildlands the digital playground we couldn't get enough of. Strap in for a podcast that's part trip down memory lane and part love letter to the game that brought us together across state lines.Diving into the heart of Wildlands, we couldn't help but marvel at the beautiful chaos only...2024-04-1738 minThe Clear CutSpecies at Risk: a Shared ResponsibilityWe return to the second part of our conversation on caribou policy with Wildlands’ own, Anna Baggio. If the Ontario government won’t protect caribou ranges from the looming encroachment of industry, who will? What’s the role of the federal government, and what has been done so far? All this, and more.We each play a crucial role in shaping a future where Caribou, and the forests they call home, continue to thrive for generations. Tell your Member of Parliament to protect habitat in Ontario here. Make sure to check out the show notes on the p...2024-03-0659 minThe Clear CutHow Governments are Failing CaribouHot on the heels of our caribou science conversation with Justina Ray, we turn to the policy side of the equation with Wildlands’ own in-house policy expert on Caribou conservation, Anna Baggio. You’ll hear her unvarnished take on implementation of both the federal Species At Risk Act and Ontario’s Endangered Species Act. In spite of agreements and lofty goals, governments continue to prioritize harmful industrial activities in threatened habitat instead of giving caribou time and space to recover. All is not lost though. Anna shares her passion and drive and how you can make a difference.Tell...2024-02-2855 min
Trail Break RadioHypocrite: With Amie EngerbretsonHow do we address "The Hypocrite" in all of us? How much do our individual actions actually matter in the face of climate change and systemic environmental issues? Can we drop our judgments of others and of ourselves in order to take positive action and work together for the common good?
Amie Engerbretson, professional skier, sits down with David Page, Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Executive Director, to shed light on the importance of uniting all outdoor enthusiasts—regardless of their recreational choices—in the fight against climate change while giving us a behind-the-scenes look at her latest film, "...2024-02-231h 01Trail Break RadioSilent Slopes, Loud DataWe're talking apps, maps, data collection, and the tricky dance between citizen science, data bias and user privacy. We'll unravel the importance of reliable visitor-use data, not just for solitude-seekers but for the land managers, policymakers, and other advocates for wild snowscapes and quiet winter recreation zones. How can we leverage new cutting-edge tools to make better-informed decisions?
Speaker Bios:
Chelsea Phillippe: Is the Trails Inventory and Planner and Park Ranger Supervisor for the Salt Lake Ranger District on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Prior to this position, Chelsea worked as a Wilderness Ranger and Education Specialist...2023-12-221h 06
Voices of InspirationWaterfalls over Coal Dust: Transforming The Kentucky WildlandsAs the executive director of The Kentucky Wildlands, Tammie Nazario has been a driving force behind the region's economic pivot from coal to tourism. With over 800 waterfalls as her office backdrop, Tammie embodies the resilience and spirit of her homeland, and she's here to tell us how her team has managed to carve a trail of hope through these enchanting woods.Home to mist-shrouded mountains and ancient forests, this 14,000-square-mile wilderness is a haven for adventure, culture, and tradition. This episode invites you to explore the diverse ecosystem and rich tapestry that defines this remarkable region, untouched sin...2023-12-2028 minTrail Break RadioAthlete Advocacy: Powder and PurposeHow can athletes support local and national advocacy efforts, contribute to advocacy outside of social media influencer-ship, and more? What are the challenges and opportunities of working with brand names and big-name advocacy orgs?
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Nicole Brown: Outdoor Alliance’s Communications and Marketing Associate. She has been exploring and advocating for the outdoors most of her life. She grew up racing BMX, but it was quiet hiking trails and long backpacking trips that brought her back to outdoor recreation as an adult. Nicole founded Women Who Hike and has worked with American Hiking Society, Hy...2023-12-151h 11Trail Break RadioOut of Bounds: Corporate Ski Resort Development and the Public GoodThe number of people participating in resort skiing is generally on the decline, while the number of backcountry skiers and riders has exploded. And yet we are now seeing a significant spike in proposed ski resort development and expansion onto wild public lands.
What’s going on here? And what can we do to keep things in check? How can we improve both resort-based and backcountry winter recreation?
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Christian Mears Pitcher is a fifth-generation Colorado native with deep roots in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, where his family has been ac...2023-12-081h 09Trail Break RadioTransit to Trailheads: Navigating Equitable and Eco-Friendly AccessFrom microtransit to gondolas to reservation systems, how do we ensure access to the backcountry is sustainable and equitable? Do we build parking lots and infrastructure to improve access? Or do we limit infrastructure to give greater opportunities for solitude and to give the resource a rest?
Gary Kofinas, Jay Erickson, and Anthony Cupaiuolo share their innovative ideas on how to access the heart of public lands—efficiently, equitably and sustainably.
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Gary serves as Chair of the Teton Backcountry Alliance and is Professor Emeritus in Resource Policy and Management at the University of...2023-12-031h 08Trail Break RadioTrails for Tomorrow and Policy for Public LandsWhat does it take to turn the dream of sustainable recreation into a reality? How can we shape policies that genuinely impact the landscapes we love?
Hilary Eisen and Jamie Ervin talk to Sam Rider about the keys to a future where outdoor enjoyment and environmental preservation coexist on public lands.
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Hilary Eisen is Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Policy Director. Based in Bozeman, she leads WWA’s engagement in National Forest winter travel management and other policy issues affecting backcountry skiers. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the...2023-11-251h 05Trail Break RadioIn the Hot Seat: Wildfire, Forest Health, and RecreationWhat does winter recreation have to do with wildfire? What if backcountry skiers could help improve skiable terrain and climate resiliency at the same time?
Jamie Ervin, Jason Kuiken, and Matt Williams discuss the complex drivers of wildfires and a system out of balance. Tune in to hear solutions and reimagine the role recreation can play in re-establishing wildfire resilience.
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Jamie Ervin: is Outdoor Alliance’s Policy Associate and a forest ecologist who has worked extensively on wildfire resilience and forest health issues in California’s Sierra Nevada. He holds a Master’s of En...2023-11-181h 02
Trail Break RadioBeyond Land Acknowledgement with Connor RyanDid you know that in Lakota language there is not a word for “nature”? Connor Ryan, proud Hunkpapa Lakota skier, explains why. Listen to Connor’s story of ecological realizations and working to re-indigenize our collective culture.
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Connor is a proud Hunkpapa Lakota and passionate skier. In 2022 he was named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine. Connor was born and raised in the homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples, who have become some of his biggest inspirations and closest relatives, at the foot of th...2023-11-1139 min
All About AnimalsWildlands Network with Ron SutherlandWild for Change with Nicole RojasWildlands Network's Chief Scientist, Ron Sutherland, discusses the importance of rewilding efforts and their vision of continental wildways to promote wildlife conservation in North America. Rewilding, a concept rooted in letting nature reclaim its territory, emphasizes the need to reintroduce keystone species to restore ecological balance. Ron explains how rewilding helps to manage ecosystems more efficiently and highlights the case of Yellowstone's wolf reintroduction, which led to a cascade of positive ecological effects.The concept of continental wildways involves creating extensive wildlife corridors to connect natural areas, enhancing biodiversity...2023-10-3157 min
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Wild For ChangeEpisode 42: Wildlands Network with Ron SutherlandToday, we are speaking with Ron Sutherland, Chief Scientist of Wildlands Network who is their in-house animal and rewilding expert. The mission of Wildlands Network is to reconnect, restore and rewild North America so that life in all its diversity can thrive. Ron has over 25 years of experience in wildlife research. His extensive knowledge of wildlife and natural spaces provides us with a formidable fact-based approach towards conservation. Rewilding is giving back to the wildlife and giving back to the land. The more we can support wildlife and nature by reconnecting, rewilding and restoring habitats and e...2023-10-1649 min
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