Thatch and Earth
Your guide to conservation focused travel through scientific debates and interviews with conservationists across the globe. We are here to shed some light on the conservation industry, keep you informed on the best places to travel and to create a community focused on celebrating the wonders of the natural world around us. With the help of some hard science and unique first hand experience in the conservation industry, we are excited to share all we know. Our goal is to provide you with all the tools needed to make an informed decision on where, how and when you should travel to a protected area, while making sure you are fully prepared to be a conscious traveler. www.thatchandearth.com
Episodes
10 episodes
Ep10 - The business of conservation
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 ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:14
Ep9 - Custodians of the underwater forests
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:41
Ep8 - A Guide's Perspective
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 gu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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54:05
Ep7 - Mitigating climate change with rhinos
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:02:19
Ep6 - Connecting with the bushveld
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:11
Ep5 - Why only 5 Big animals?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:50
Ep4 - The right way to volunteer
In this episode we chat to Colleen Lindberg, who has a MSc in Conservation Biology and is currently working in the voluntourism industry. We breakdown the key reasons why people choose to volunteer in the conservation industry and what to look ...
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Episode 4
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51:24
Ep3 - We need trophy hunting?
In this episode we talk about the current trophy hunting landscape, what role it plays in conservation and whether we need it to conserve our protected areas. Falling on the 5th anniversary of Cecil the lion's tragic death, we open up about wha...
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Episode 3
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50:46
Ep2- Birding & Beyond ft. Andrew De Blocq
In this episode we talk to Andrew De Blocq from BirdLife South Africa. We learn about his passion for the birding industry and how, in his new role in avitourism, he is drastically improving the birding landscape in South Africa. With his dedic...
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Episode 2
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46:58