#82 - What the Bush Teaches Us | Hamiora [Sam] Gibson

Sam Gibson—better known as Sam the Trap Man—has spent years working in the New Zealand bush, protecting native wildlife and helping people better understand the realities of conservation.In this conversation, we explore the practical world of trapping and predator control, the pressures facing Aotearoa’s native species, and the experiences that have shaped Sam’s connection with the living world.But this episode goes beyond conservation as simply fixing a problem. We discuss what it means to see ourselves as participants in nature rather than outsiders looking in, and why reconnecting with the natural world cannot only be about what we can take from it.What does the bush need from us? What responsibilities come with belonging to a living community? And how might our relationship with nature change if we learned to listen, contribute and give something back?A thoughtful conversation about wildlife, stewardship, reciprocity and finding our place within the wider community of life.Follow Sam Here:https://samthetrapman.nz/https://www.instagram.com/sam_the_trap_manSams new book:https://samthetrapman.nz/products/pre-orders-a-bushmans-book-of-yarnsIf you enjoy these episodes and want to show your support to allow me to continue doing what I’m doing, the best thing you can do is subscribe or follow the show. It helps the episodes reach more people who are interested in soil health and regenerative gardening!If you'd like to go a bit further, you can also join my soil society!🌱 Join my Soil Society: https://tinyurl.com/soilsociety__________________________________________________________Connect with Jordan HERE!Website: https://www.theshedorganics.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshedorganicsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshedorganicsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShedOrganicsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshedorganicsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/theshedorganicsLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-alexander-794469333Substack: https://substack.com/@theshedorganicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/6VWk2Xub