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In this episode we talk to Dex Kotze about his fascinating role in the conservation industry. Dex is a successful businessman who has impacted every industry he has turned his hand to. We chat about how he got started in conservation, how he has been on the front line of poaching prevention and what the future looks like for conserving our wild animals. With such a wealth of knowledge we will be following up with Dex for more soon.

In this episode we chat to Mike and Dylan from Cape RADD in Cape Town. We dive into the fascinating world of marine biology and unpack the many advances in the marine conservation environment. Mike and Dylan give us some insights into Cape RADD, what they are doing create the next generation of marine biologists, how to get tourists involved in first hand conservation and how anyone can get involved in data capture regardless of their scientific background.We thoroughly enjoyed chatting to th...

In this episode we chat to a Singta guide, Michael Kirby, about his experiences in the guiding industry. Mike is a Swiss army knife when it comes to the African bushveld and we get an insiders perspective into what actually goes through your guides head when it comes to being in the bush with guests. We talk about what he looks for in the experience, what you yourself can expect when going to a lodge, what to pay attention to and most importantly how you can get the most out of your bushveld ...

In this episode we chat to Olli Hyvärinen. He is a dear friends of ours who is currently working on his PhD based around Rhinos and their influence in the bushveld. We talk about how important these megaherbivores are, what life could be like without them and what vital role they play in their intricately connected landscapes.www.thatchandearth.comOlli Email: olli.hyvarinen@slu.seOlli Instagram: @petteriolliOlli Twitter: @petteri_olliOlli Linkedin

In this episode we chat to Steve Faulconbridge. A true bushveld guru with many years of diverse experience under his well worn belt. Steve has been a mentor to us both and has not only shaped our view of the bush, but also opened our eyes as to how the bush can be used a means to heal. We chat more about Steve's worm project, how he got started in this industry and what the bush ultimately means to him.www.thatchandearth.comSteve's Email: sfaulconbridge@gmail.comSteve's Insta & Twitter: @...

In this episode we have a discussion about the Big 5 and what these 5 animals are doing to the conservation industry. We look at where the Big 5 originated from, what guides do to create a less Big 5 centred experience, how these animals affect the ecology of their surrounding environment and whether we even need this clever marketing tool at all.www.thatchandearth.com