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Caught in the Krausefire
by E. Krause
This is a podcast about all things natural resources. Each episode, I bring in guest speakers, most of which are from Michigan Technological University's College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, to talk about their specific research, work in the field, first hand experiences in the woods, and more. We cover things like wildfire, climate change, research studies on Isle Royale with wolves, steps to get into a career in natural resources, ethics in the environment, hunting, fishing, plants, trees, wildlife, and so much more. If you like anything nature, there is an episode for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/krausefire/support
Episodes
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Indigenous Forestry and TEK with Waba - the Woman Canoe
Join myself and my guest Wabanungoquay (Waba) as we discuss the seven generations, traditional ecological knowledge, harvesting rice and sap, passing down knowledge, and more on this episode of Caught in the Krausefire.
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Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Conservation with Brendan
This week, Brendan and I discuss the uses of GIS in conservation today. Emerging technologies are allowing us to measure the forest from the floor and the ground, leading to an abundance of environmental data, but what do we do with all of it and how can we predict the future of our forests?
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Getting to Know the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science with Jordan
Join myself and Jordan as we discuss her transition from an MTU undergrad to an MTU Grad! Jordan and I discuss classes, field gear, student orgs, fall camp, and all the other ins and outs of the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University.
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Fire Suppression and Oak Savannas with Harlee
Join Harlee, a Master of Forestry Student, and I as we discuss the impacts that fire suppression has on forests such as Oak Savannas. We talk about the smoky bear culture, being a not male identified human in the field, fire, and more!
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Deer, Moose, and Melina
Join myself and Melina as we talk about Deer, Moose, and Elk populations and their affects on Northern Hardwood Forests. Turns out there is quite a difference between the Upper and Lower Peninsula! Melina's experiences in both ecosystems help us understand the impacts on forest health…
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Managing the Land for All (and Hemlocks!) with Oliver
Join myself and Oliver Jensen as we chit chat about working together colaboratively with natural resource professionals to assure that we are meeting the needs of as many as we can. Then we dive into Hemlock Wooly Aldelgid and Hemlock forest management.
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Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Wilderness Act of 1964 with Laura
Join myself and MF student Laura Shimmel as we dive into her past - a history of working in the wilderness, fighting fires, being on a women's chainsaw crew, and the million other things shes somehow done in her lifetime already! THEN we dive deeper into the Wilderness Act of 1964, and get to…
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Grasslands and Carbon Sequestration with Joe
Join myself and Master of Forestry student Joe Beeson as he teaches us about carbon sequestration in grassland type ecosystems, how fire affects these systems, and restoration. Prairie restoration, grazing, prescribed burns. We talk about it all!
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Nature's Tick Control with Courtney
Welcome to a new season of Caught in the Krausefire. Join Courtney Hohnholt and I to learn about Nature's tick control - no, not possums this time - FIRE! Courtney shares some interesting research about the effects of wildland and prescribed fire on tick populations, and what that means for…
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Rock Climbing and Accessible Recreation
Get Caught in the Krausefire with myself and Bradley Biggs, a current Master of Forestry student who I mayyyy have caused a bit of trouble for when he was my RA back in our undergraduate days. Brad talks about his passion for rock climbing, but ties it into recreation in natural areas. Join in…
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History of Silviculture and Logging in the US
Get Caught in the Krausefire as Mike and I talk about some historical perspectives of natural resources. On this episode, Mike teaches myself and listeners about the "almost" Lewis and Clark, who were a French father and son team of botanists that started the research of North American Sylva as...
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Oak Wilt, Equity, & Anthropomorphizing
Another season kicks off with Michael Arkwright as the current Master of Forestry cohort takes their Professionalism in Forestry Class. These Master of Forestry Students at Michigan Tech's College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science have chosen specific natural resource topics to talk...
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A Session with Seth: Peace Corps, Diversity, Research, and more!
Join myself and Seth, a MF student graduating in fall of 2021 from CFRES at MTU, as we chat about his path to Forestry, his experience in the peace corps, & of course some gay shit. I read my diversity essay to the audience in this episode, which is also found here:...
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Hunting & Hypocrisy with Hudson
Hudson, and MF student at CFRES, chats about his previous work in Natural Resources with the Minnesota DNR and others that led him to where he is now. We discuss his passion for the outdoors including hunting and fishing (every type of fishing you can imagine) as well as the values of sportsman…
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Travels with Thomas and Krause
Join me, Krause and my classmate, Thomas in another episode of interviews from Master of Forestry Students in the class of 2021 from Michigan Tech's College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science! Thomas has been all over the world doing work with Americorps, the forest service, school…
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Changing Course & Charting a Career
Join me, Krause, and classmate Mattison as we discuss his path to the Master of Forestry program here at Michigan Tech in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science! Sometimes the path to your dream career isn't clear. Sometimes it takes living in a big city to realize that your…
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Criss Crossing Paths Finally Collide
Laura and I kick off another session of Caught in the Krausefire with the Master of Forestry Students in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, but this time with the class of 2021. This and the following 5 episodes, I will be interviewing MF students in our professionalism...
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Fire Away: A Q&A Sessions about the World of Wildland Firefighting (Part 2)
Join Angela and I for part two of our two part Q&A Session about being a Wildland firefighter. In the final part of the session we will talk about the different types of Wildland firefighters, the differences between the Forest Service and the DNR, some random experiences about gender and...
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Fire Away: A Q&A Session About the World of Wildland Firefighting (Part 1)
Join me, Krause, and my guest Angela, for a TWO episode Q&A session about being a Wildland firefighter. Angela is a Mexican Immigrant who was raised in Mexico and Detroit during her younger years. She currently resides in the upper peninsula of Michigan doing endless hours of work in diversity...
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How Climate Change Affects Large Disturbances in Forests
Get Caught in the Krausefire and learn about climate change and its predicted effects on forests as large disturbances occur more frequently at greater capacities. We talk about how the hydrological cycle is impacted by changing temperatures and precipitation, and how those changes affect large...
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Sap in the Sugarbush
Get caught in the Krausefire with Krause and Tara as they talk about Maple Syrup in Michigan! Tara Bal is an assistant research professor in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University. She teaches forest health (like fungi and insects in the...
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Single Tree Selection, Seed Trees, Secret Spots
Angie talks about single tree selection while working for a private consulting company in the middle of the U.P. Learn how this method works, why it is important, and how utilizing this method helps the forest. Angie was lucky enough to do this work BEFORE starting her Master of Forestry degree…
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Timber Cruising for Northwest Management
Caught in the Krausefire interviews Master of Forestry student Mike, who chats about his experience working for Northwest Management Inc in Idaho and the surrounding states. He cruised timber with this private company that's goal is to provide a balanced approach to natural resource management....
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Women in Natural Resources
Claudia is a Ph.D. student at Michigan Technological University in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences. Originally from Germany, Claudia is currently studying Forestry Science, doing research, and is the Social Chair of the club Women in Natural Resources, a club that...
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Forestry, Photography, & Philmont
Shane is a Master of Forestry Student at Michigan Technological University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and my classmate. Although he was once a city slicker, he now has years of experience in a variety of natural resource-related fields like humane wildlife removal and prevention,...
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Exploring Alaska with Master of Forestry Students
Nathan and Casey are on the show with me today talking about their past experience working in the natural resource fields in different areas of Alaska. They are both Master of Forestry Students who decided to take a leap of faith, adventure out, and explore the beauties of Alaska before beginning...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a podcast about all things natural resources. Each episode, I bring in guest speakers, most of which are from Michigan Technological University's College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, to talk about their specific research, work in the field, first hand experiences in the woods, and more. We cover things like wildfire, climate change, research studies on Isle Royale with wolves, steps to get into a career in natural resources, ethics in the environment, hunting, fishing, plants, trees, wildlife, and so much more. If you like anything nature, there is an episode for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/krausefire/support
HOSTED BY
E. Krause
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