Will Owen
@williamjohnowen.bsky.social
Observations, Questions & Opinions of a nobody.
Excuse the errors #Dyslexic.
Any views expressed here do not represent those of my employer.
Excuse the errors #Dyslexic.
Any views expressed here do not represent those of my employer.
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When considering #trophyhunting bans should we not consider the viability of the alternatives before we impose an import ban?
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Kafue National Park in Zambia covers an area of 22,400km2 for comparison Wales 20,742km2.
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Well said Kevin
She built a legacy that wove science AND emotion together to help us better understand ourselves, our primate cousins, and nature. She was a giant and it’s on all the people she inspired and influenced to keep her work and her values alive. abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Jane Goodall, famed primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the most prolific primatologist of a generation, has died. She was 91 years old.
abcnews.go.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Well said Kevin
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Want to know all about nature conservation and the environment in Namibia? There is no better one-stop-shop than conservationnamibia.com! Includes all of the magazine articles from 2019 to 2024, along with regular blogs.
January 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Want to know all about nature conservation and the environment in Namibia? There is no better one-stop-shop than conservationnamibia.com! Includes all of the magazine articles from 2019 to 2024, along with regular blogs.
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Conservationists and nature defenders who died in 2024 https://buff.ly/40cA5L1
Conservationists and nature defenders who died in 2024
The world lost many conservationists, Indigenous leaders, and environmentalists in 2024. Their lives were devoted to safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity, protecting vulnerable communities, and…
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December 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Conservationists and nature defenders who died in 2024 https://buff.ly/40cA5L1
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On the Afternoon Show, we've started a new item on the Climate Crisis. The ARU Global Sustainability Institute will be with us twice a month answering your questions
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Louise Hulland on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - Climate Watch - BBC Sounds
Louise speaks to Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at ARU.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM
On the Afternoon Show, we've started a new item on the Climate Crisis. The ARU Global Sustainability Institute will be with us twice a month answering your questions
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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A chapter, hot off the press, by Ian Carter and myself on species reintroductions in a new book on #rewilding www.whittlespublishing.com/Great_Miscon... is part product of many interesting discussions on social media, hopefully they will continue here, extracts below 🌍 #ornithology #UKBirding
November 13, 2024 at 3:58 PM
A chapter, hot off the press, by Ian Carter and myself on species reintroductions in a new book on #rewilding www.whittlespublishing.com/Great_Miscon... is part product of many interesting discussions on social media, hopefully they will continue here, extracts below 🌍 #ornithology #UKBirding
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multi-criteria decision making - for land use optimisation www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
underutilised: perhaps as incorporates values and requires facilitation skills gaining access to relevant interested parties/stakeholders (see pic alt)
environmental #socialscience 🧪
underutilised: perhaps as incorporates values and requires facilitation skills gaining access to relevant interested parties/stakeholders (see pic alt)
environmental #socialscience 🧪
November 25, 2024 at 9:45 AM
multi-criteria decision making - for land use optimisation www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
underutilised: perhaps as incorporates values and requires facilitation skills gaining access to relevant interested parties/stakeholders (see pic alt)
environmental #socialscience 🧪
underutilised: perhaps as incorporates values and requires facilitation skills gaining access to relevant interested parties/stakeholders (see pic alt)
environmental #socialscience 🧪
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High commissioners from Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana this week requested a meeting with DEFRA in objection to the proposed trophy import ban.
November 24, 2024 at 6:28 AM
High commissioners from Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana this week requested a meeting with DEFRA in objection to the proposed trophy import ban.
@charliebingham.bsky.social our local BBC radio is looking for a local amateur bird watcher to interview this morning. You interested?
November 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM
@charliebingham.bsky.social our local BBC radio is looking for a local amateur bird watcher to interview this morning. You interested?
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I saw this earlier. It's not news to most of us I'm sure but it never hurts to reinforce the fact that our "usual" world view is very wrong! I don't know the source so apologies for reusing without credit
November 19, 2024 at 8:19 AM
I saw this earlier. It's not news to most of us I'm sure but it never hurts to reinforce the fact that our "usual" world view is very wrong! I don't know the source so apologies for reusing without credit
When considering #trophyhunting bans should we not consider the viability of the alternatives before we impose an import ban?
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Kafue National Park in Zambia covers an area of 22,400km2 for comparison Wales 20,742km2.
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Kafue National Park in Zambia covers an area of 22,400km2 for comparison Wales 20,742km2.
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November 8, 2024 at 10:17 AM
When considering #trophyhunting bans should we not consider the viability of the alternatives before we impose an import ban?
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Kafue National Park in Zambia covers an area of 22,400km2 for comparison Wales 20,742km2.
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Kafue National Park in Zambia covers an area of 22,400km2 for comparison Wales 20,742km2.
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