Stewards of the Land with Alexandra Thomas and Dr. Melanie Clapham

Join Dallas Smith and guests, Alexandra Thomas and Dr. Melanie Clapham, on the inaugural episode of the Rez Dog Walkers podcast. Alexandra, Forestry Stewardship project coordinator for the Nanwakolas Council, shares her efforts in safeguarding ancient cedar trees through cultural surveys and a guardian program. She discusses the intersection of indigenous wisdom and modern science in sustainable resource management, reflecting on her personal connection to the land and aspirations for future stewardship. Later, Dr. Melanie Clapham delves into her groundbreaking research on grizzly bears at Knight Inlet Lodge, using remote cameras and genetics to unveil their social behaviors. She highlights the potential of facial recognition technology to enhance population estimates and understanding of bear movements, emphasizing its implications for sustainable wildlife viewing and cultural land use planning. Tune in for captivating discussions bridging science and indigenous knowledge for conservation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.