Designing Nature’s Half:

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Biweekly news and education about landscape conservation and design.

🌎The Intersection of Ecology and Technology in Landscape Conservation Design, with Pat Comer

🌎The Intersection of Ecology and Technology in Landscape Conservation Design, with Pat Comer

Pat Comer, Chief Ecologist (retired) with NatureServe, shares insights on conducting landscape assessments and their application to landscape conservation design (LCD). The discussion provides practical advice for stakeholders interested in LCD—highlighting landscape assessments as a crucial component in the design process. Tune into this enlightening conversation packed with expert insights perfect for anyone passionate about sustaining nature through thoughtful planning, design, and collective action!

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🌎The Fiery Balance: Embracing Flames for a Resilient Future, with Steve Markason

🌎The Fiery Balance: Embracing Flames for a Resilient Future, with Steve Markason

Steve Markason, Founder/Principal of the Teton Wildfire Mitigation Team, shares insights on balancing the ecological benefits of wildfires with the risks they pose when out of control. Steve aims to help listeners understand strategies for living with wildland fires while designing communities that can withstand them. Steve brings extensive experience from his work at Bridger Teton National Forest and now educates nationwide on wildfire best practices.

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