Our Public Lands

Adam Bronstein
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Our Public Lands

A podcast about our beloved and treasured public lands where I interview subject matter experts and activists from across the country who are working to protect and advocate for our public lands and their wildlife, wilderness, and cultural values. 

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    #15 - How to Starve an Entire Ecosystem

    In this episode, I interview Roger Long an ecologist and professor. We discuss his career trajectory that led him from computer programming to teaching and focusing specifically on the shrub steppe ecosystem. After switching careers and completing his master's and dissertation, Roger continued studying nitrogen cycling and the impact of cattle grazing on shrub steppe vegetation and wildlife. His findings underscore the depletion of nitrogen due to cattle grazing, which has critical implicatio...

    1 hr

  2. FEB 5

    #14 - Protecting New England’s Remaining Wildlands

    In this episode, I interview Zack Porter who discusses the state of public lands and roadless areas in Vermont and across New England. He highlights the ongoing threats from logging and road construction, particularly in the Green Mountain and White Mountain National Forests. Zack emphasizes the ecological importance of these lands for clean water, carbon storage, biodiversity, and habitat protection. Our conversation touches on the challenges of preventing degradation, the inadequacies of cu...

    1h 8m

  3. JAN 24

    #13 - Wild Fish and Old Growth

    In this episode, I interview Conrad Gowell with the Wild Fish Conservancy. Based in Washington, his organization uses science and law to protect wild fish and ecosystems. Conrad dives into the issues around fishery policies lagging behind scientific knowledge, particularly with endangered species like Chinook salmon. He highlights the challenges with mixed stock fisheries in Alaska and potential detrimental effects on fish populations. He also explores the impact of hatcheries, debates around...

    50 min

  4. JAN 4

    #12 - Evaluating the Effectiveness and Ecological Impact of Forest Fuels Treatments

    In this episode, I interview George Wuerthner, an independent advocate, ecologist, and author to explore what it means for fuels treatments to be effective in wildfire management. George challenges the prevailing assumption that preventing high-severity fires and minimizing tree deaths is inherently beneficial. He argues that high-severity fires create crucial habitats for numerous species, offering ecological benefits that are often overlooked. Using examples from various studies, George exp...

    1h 43m

  5. 12/15/2024

    #11 - The Truth Behind Forest Management: Dr. Chad Hanson on The Deception of Thinning and Fire Prevention

    In this episode, I interview Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project. We discuss forest protection, fire ecology, and the deceptive practices of federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service. Chad critically examines the Forest Service's narrative around logging disguised as fuel reduction and forest health projects, revealing the detrimental effects on biodiversity, carbon emissions, and community safety. He advocates for a shift towards more honest public education and p...

    1h 27m

  6. 12/03/2024

    #10 - Beavers & Water Conservation: A Call for Leadership and Action on Public Lands

    In this episode, I interview Dr. Suzanne Fouty and Kami Ellingson, both past Forest Service hydrologists, to talk about beavers. Suzanne and Kami share their insights and experiences about the significance of beavers in ecosystem restoration and water management. Our conversation covers the ecological benefits of beavers, such as water storage, flood mitigation, and habitat complexity, which are essential for both human and wildlife communities. We delve into the historical impacts on waterwa...

    1h 34m

  7. 11/17/2024

    #9 - Behind the Scenes with Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project

    In this episode I interview Karen Coulter co-founder of the Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project, reflecting on their work since 1991 in Oregon. We discus the escalation of timber sales from thousands to tens of thousands of acres and how logging practices have intensified over the years, often disguised under terms like 'vegetation management' or 'ecosystem resilency projects.' The conversation also delves into the ineffectiveness of current fire risk reduction strategies, the detrimental imp...

    1h 26m

  8. 10/28/2024

    #8 - Championing Utah's Wilderness and Wildlife

    In this episode, I interview Kirk Robinson with the Western Wildlife Conservancy. Kirk shares his deep connection with Utah's environment, public lands, and history. We discuss the Great Salt Lake's environmental issues due to drought and human activities, highlighting the impacts of agriculture, mining, and urban growth. Kirk reflects on his family’s pioneer history, academic journey in philosophy, and passion for conservation. He details his involvement with organizations like the Utah Wild...

    1h 20m
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About

A podcast about our beloved and treasured public lands where I interview subject matter experts and activists from across the country who are working to protect and advocate for our public lands and their wildlife, wilderness, and cultural values. 

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  • Creator
    Adam Bronstein
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Our Public Lands
  • Show Website
    Our Public Lands

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