“I have been fascinated by nature and wildlife since I can remember. I think we are all born with an innate love of the non-human world (‘biophilia’ E.O. Wilson called it) and while in some of us this love falls somewhat dormant as we grow older, in my case it remained front and centre.”
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The largest dam removals in history just took place on California’s Klamath River. In this episode Ben Goldsmith talks with Chuck Bonham, Director of California Fish and Wildlife, about this iconic moment and the recovery of salmon, beavers, wolves and other wildlife in the Golden State. This podcast was recorded before the wildfires happened in California (January 2025). Our thoughts are with all the victims of these tragic events.
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