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‘The Root of It’ is UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s official podcast. Each episode brings listeners into conversations with researchers, students, practitioners, and community leaders who are redefining how we understand and care for forests.
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03: Indigenous knowledge & science in partnership (opens the original)
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To mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, this episode explores a decade-long partnership between UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship and Lil̓wat Nation. Hosted by post-doctoral fellow Dr. Tonya Smith, this conversation features Kwiwks Eliza Peters and Koskas Billy Da of Lil̓wat Nation as they reflect on ten years of building a relationship grounded in trust, reciprocity and respect. Together, they discuss how Indigenous knowledge and western science can work together
02: From Chef to Mycologist - Dr. Monika Fischer (opens the original)
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What can fungi teach us about the hidden systems that keep forests alive? In this episode, Dean Rob Kozak sits down with mycologist Dr. Monika Fischer to explore her unconventional journey from professional chef to academic. Together, they uncover the remarkable world beneath our feet: how fungal networks connect forest ecosystems, cycle nutrients, and help landscapes recover after wildfire. Dr. Fischer also shares insights from her work in the Fischer Fire Fungi Lab at the University of British
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