Hi

I have a few years of field based working experience in the outdoors space. I am a New Zealand citizen, and have experience with trapping/ predator/ pest control, invasive plant control, biodiversity monitoring programs, wetland restoration etc…

I also have worked a season in Canada as a park ranger and have been a canoe instructor. No degree, but a Certificate of Conservation

I would love the opportunity to work (or volunteer) somewhere in Africa, India or other spots around the globe

I was just wondering where I would find out about job opportunities in conservation based field work, or, if someone can tell me if I would be desirable as I have no degree- but I do have the working experience

How can i get a degree in environmental science as quickly as possible? I could spend every hour of every day studying and am capable of learning quickly. What are the lowest theoretical limits of time it would take to complete a degree and how can i do this? my goal is to become a restoration conservationist focused in botany.

Hi all,

Wondering if there is anyone who works in the northern lower peninsula or UP of Michigan in the realm of conservation biology/wildlife biology.

I am originally from southeast Michigan and I currently work for a state wildlife agency in the heart of the West as a wildlife biologist. I would love to one day find my way back home preferably to the UP. I was not plugged into the wildlife bio field until after I left Michigan. Wondering if there is a go to source for information for jobs and developments in conservation/wildlife biology that I could get plugged into for Michigan specific jobs TIA

The Board of Game meeting is in January and we have until Dec. 27 to comment.

Proposal 75:

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2024-2025/proposals/75.pdf

Lots of history and info here:

https://www.akwildlife.org/news/proposal75

Submit comments here:

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/cf9b69c6b1b947f29bcc6226b9072fbd

TLDR: Animals exhibit genetically inherited instincts, so would reintroducing them to their natural habitats after temporarily housing them in captivity really be as bad as people think? What are potential downsides aside from hindered social reintegration?

When we discuss endangered species, the topic often revolves around habitat loss, climate change, or poaching. Yet, the solutions we propose are often as fraught with controversy as the problems they aim to solve. One such solution, though not universally beloved, involves taking individuals of a species who are actively bearing young and housing them in controlled environments. Yes, captivity. While this isn’t ideal for a species that thrives in the wild, it could obviously eliminate many of the hostile factors that drive their numbers toward extinction. This approach, when applied thoughtfully, could offer a lifeline for certain populations.

Genetically Inherited Knowledge and Behaviors

A key counterpoint to criticisms of captivity lies in the concept of genetically inherited knowledge. Monkeys born and raised in isolation still react with fear to snakes or silhouettes resembling hawks. This means survival behaviors may be hardwired into a species' DNA, passed down through generations. If true, it implies that a species might still retain critical instincts when reintroduced to their natural environment especially if housed in captivity temporarily. With only one generation in controlled conditions, we could preserve these innate behaviors while boosting the survival rate of the young.

Applying the Strategy to Revitalize Populations

So, how does this translate to real-world efforts? If we identify species at critical risk and implement this strategy thoughtfully, the benefits could be profound. Temporary captivity would provide species protection during the most vulnerable stages of life—gestation, infancy, and early development—eliminating threats like predation or environmental hazards while minimizing our impact on their ecosystem or behavior.

Addressing the Criticism

Critics of captivity often argue that animals raised away from their natural environment lose the instincts needed to survive. This is a valid concern but one that can be mitigated. If captivity is limited to a single generation and paired with exposure to natural stimuli, the risk of eroding these instincts diminishes significantly. Furthermore, the ethical question—is captivity worse than extinction?—is one we must confront head-on. Temporary captivity, with the sole goal of preserving and restoring wild populations, offers a compelling answer.

It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s one rooted in compassion.

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New to the show. Anyone else cringe and want to cry every time they cut an old growth tree to the ground.

When I visited Oregon I was shocked to see barren hill sides from forestation.

Someone please tell me there is an environmental agency monitoring these practices for conservation purposes.

Save the trees!

Hello, as the title suggests, does anyone have any recommendations on guerrilla conservation, or ecological restoration that can be done within an ecosystem by just individuals in their local regions? The best places to learn such information for people who want to take action?

https://placerlandtrust.org/a-critical-moment-for-clover-valley/

https://clovervalleyfoundation.org/index.php