Northwest Nature Matters

Northwest Nature Matters

By Monty Gregg & John M. GoodellScienceLife SciencesNature
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Northwest Nature Matters episodes

  • Deschutes Land Trust

    Kicking off September, Monty and Jess speak with Natasha Bellis, Conservation Director of the Deschutes Land Trust. Natasha discusses the weight of responsibility that comes with stewarding land in perpetuity, and the importance of community engagement for long term conservation success.

    57 min
  • Northwest Bat Hub

    This month, Monty and Jess learn all about bats! Bat Biologist Nadja Schmidt and Northwest Bat Hub Coordinator Beth Ward speak on the Hub's monitoring initiatives, priorities, and partnerships.

    1 hr 13 min
  • Mountain Goats

    Monty is joined by Deschutes Watershed Manager and mountain goat expert, Corey Heath, who talks about the history of the species within the region.

    52 min
  • Non-motorized Trail Use: Managing Trail Systems (part 3)

    On the third and final installment of the non-motorized trail series, Monty sits down with District Wildlife Biologist Brock McCormick to discuss the issue from a land management perspective. Learn how trails are planned, implemented, and managed in the Deschutes National Forest.

    51 min
  • Non-motorized Trail Use: Impacts on Wildlife (part 1)

    This week on the Northwest Nature Matters podcast, Monty sits down with Lori Hennings, a Senior Natural Resource Scientist for Portland Metro. They discuss the complex nature of wildlife disturbance caused by non-motorized trail usage, and the ways professionals are working to minimize the impacts of outdoor recreation.

    40 min
  • Losing a Legacy: Mark Henjum

    On another installment of the Losing a Legacy series, Monty speaks with retired Forest Wildlife Biologist Mark Henjum as they reflect on his decades-long career and lasting impact on Oregon conservation.

    1 hr 35 min

About Northwest Nature Matters

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What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty Gregg, this podcast connects you with wildlife and habitat experts through long-form discussion about natural history and conservation. Join Monty as he explores conservation challenges and solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

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