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USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation

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23:08

Combating Wildlife Crime: Toward an Integrated Approach

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2019/06/18

Poaching, trafficking, and illegal harvest are all terms used in discussing wildlife crime. While they refer to different actions along the supply chain, these terms are all central to the issue of non-compliance with rules and regulations put in place to support the long-term survival of plant and animal species. Wildlife crime has cascading negative effects on wildlife and people: it reduces biodiversity and can damage entire ecosystems, threatens livelihoods in rural communities, weakens global

21:15

Facilitating Local Stakeholder Participation in...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2018/12/13

Landscape-scale conservation enables conservation professionals to understand the biological and social factors at work across a broad range of traditional geopolitical boundaries. With a solid understanding of these factors comes the ability to make sound management decisions based on desired future conditions. However, even the most informed decisions rely on the support of local stakeholders to become successful on the ground. Join host Brad Milley from the National Wildlife Refuge System and Dr

28:56

Collaborative Conservation for Collective Impact

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2018/12/13

The issues we face in conservation and natural resource management are complex and cut across jurisdictions, disciplines, organizations, and boundaries. Collaborating with others can be challenging, especially when our neighbors have different interests and needs or there is a history of conflict. However, when we work to find common ground and focus on relationships, collaboration can generate creative and durable solutions to some of our most difficult conservation problems. In this podcast, we

47:09

Challenging Stereotypes: Diversity and the American...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2018/04/10

The conservation community is talking a lot about barriers to hunting, especially for people living in urban areas and those who are underrepresented in the activity, including people of color and women. But what if the hunter stereotype itself is the biggest barrier? Join hosts Tylar Greene and Kaylin Clements from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as they discuss the complex culture of hunting with Dr. Lincoln Larson, who is conducting research on the topic, and Black Wolf Hunting Club founder

27:59

Connecting people with nature: The Service's past,...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2017/12/11

Join Natalie Sexton, Tylar Greene, and Kristen Gilbert as they discuss the journey that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has taken in transforming its brand, purpose, and engagement strategies since its inception and what is important for you to know about current goals and effective strategies to engage Americans in recreation.

34:50

The Nature of Americans: A Dive Into the Findings

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2017/11/20

In this episode, we take a dive into the findings from the Nature of Americans study, an initiative led by Dr. Stephen Kellert and DJ Case and Associates to understand and connect Americans to nature. Our guests are Dave Case and Daniel Escher from DJ Case and Associates. Also check out our broadcast on this topic at https://fws.rev.vbrick.com/#/videos/8f7abcf6-42ca-4635-bd77-5a927acc1b32

12:20

Visitor Use Management Tools to Improve Visitor...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2017/08/09

In this podcast, we'll explore the basic principles and strategies of visitor use management, and the simple, accessible tools-you-can-use to effectively tackle projects involving visitor use of protected areas. Learn from Jennifer Reed, our agency's representative on the Executive Committee of the Interagency Visitor Use Management Council, how you can use the Council's tools to help you connect people with our healthy landscapes while insuring the landscapes continue to thrive now, next summer,

14:51

PlayCleanGo: A behavior change campaign that works

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2017/03/13

Susan Burks, from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss her work to prevent the spread of invasive species through a program called PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks. Developed in partnership with the US Forest Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, it utilizes community-based social marketing strategies to encourage responsible behaviors by outdoor recreationists. After listening to the podcast, learn more about this topic and Susan's work by

25:56

Commitment to Collaboration: Facilitating Working...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2016/12/15

Richard Arnold and Jeremy Spoon join us to discuss their work facilitating collaborations with tribes and federal land management agencies to conserve nature and culture -- two things we can never really separate. What makes these collaborations successful? Listen to the podcast and visit our HDgov webpage for related resources: https://my.usgs.gov/hd/node/728

19:54

Building Visitor Centers, Building Relationships

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2016/07/28

In 2012, Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex began designing and building visitor centers for Desert, Ash Meadows, and Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuges. Larger efforts were underway to restore relationships and build partnerships with the seven tribes of Nuwuvi, or Southern Paiutes. The planning and design of the visitor centers was a collaboration with Nuwuvi and the voice of Nuwuvi is woven throughout the exhibits. For pictures of the visitor centers and more resources, please visit

19:54

Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2015/09/29

Who are stakeholders? Why do you need to know? In this podcast, Dr. Katie Steiger-Meister, Senior Public Affairs Specialist with the USFWS Midwest Office of External Affairs, talks about the importance of and tools for stakeholder identification and engagement.

12:25

Persuasive Communication for Behavior Change

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2015/09/29

Learn some tips for using persuasive communication to influence conservation behavior. In this podcast, we'll hear from Dr. Shawn Davis, professor of communication at Northern Michigan University and Ms. Lori Brown-Large of Action Research, marketing consultant and social scientist.

05:58

New Human Dimensions Resource Website for U.S. FWS

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2015/09/22

We've recently released the Human Dimensions Resource Portal (http://my.usgs.gov/hd/team/usfws). This site for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees provides access to human dimensions tools and resources applicable to conservation work and has many other features that encourage a community of practice around HD topics. Learn more about what it has to offer in this podcast!

19:23

Human-Wildlife Interactions: Coexisting with Key Deer

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2015/06/01

Human-wildlife interactions can create obstacles for wildlife conservation efforts. In this podcast we'll hear from Nancy Finley, manager of the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex, and Dave Case from D.J. Case and Associates, about the negative impacts of Key deer feeding and what's being done about it.

17:37

Strategic Communication for Strategic Conservation

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2014/11/07

If we want people to conserve fish, wildlife and habitats, we must better understand how to enage with our audiences and effectively communicate with them. In this podcast, Dr. Jessica Thompson, Northern Michigan State University professor, shares tips and best practices for understanding and communicating to make our messages stick.

17:28

Understanding a Changing America: A Key to Successful...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2013/11/04

Being relevant in our conservation work requires that we understand the demographic changes in the US. In this podcast, Dr. Steve Murdock, Rice University professor and former director of the U.S. Census Bureau, shares some key demographic and socioeconomic trends we are seeing in the US and why a fundamental understanding of these trends is an important part of ensuring successful conservation.

20:26

How To Know It When You See It: Human Dimensions of...

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2013/08/23

In this podcast, Aaron Mize, Deputy Refuge Manager at Bosque del Apache and Natalie Sexton, Chief of Human Dimensions Branch/NWRS, discuss the relevance of the human dimension to refuges and their management. To help natural resource practitioners better identify and address the human dimension, they describe the social science behind topics such as behavior change, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement and provide examples of applying these concepts to natural resource management.

12:54

Beyond the Blue Goose Signs

USFWS/NCTC Human Dimensions in Conservation ·

2013/08/23

Natalie Sexton, Chief of Human Dimensions Branch/ NWRS, interviews Charlie Pelizza, Refuge Manager of Everglades Headwaters NWR and Conservation Area about the human dimensions of landscape conservation and planning. Charlie shares lessons learned through his experiences in leading the establishment of this refuge.

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