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    Research scientists Daniele Regis and Duane Petts explain their method for collecting rock samples in the field and analyzing them with advanced equipment. Their results are used to produce detailed maps that outline the geological composition of the areas they study. Along with analyst Matthew Polivchuk, they provide an overview of their process and findings.
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A beginner’s guide to Canada’s research forests: A legacy of living laboratories

A beginner’s guide to Canada’s research forests: A legacy of living laboratories
For nearly a century, Canada’s research forests have evolved from their early roots in commercial forestry, branching out to become dynamic hubs of scientific exploration addressing some of the most urgent questions of our time.  
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Climate change Forestry and insects
Who can take on the spruce budworm?

Who can take on the spruce budworm?
On this episode, we’re going to look at a real-life bug battle that rivals Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III! We have with us an entomologist — or bug expert — who’s going to break down this iconic matchup. Make sure to listen to find out which bug is brave enough to take on the spruce budworm.
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Forestry and insects
How we analyse rocks to create geological maps (Byte-Sized Science)

How we analyse rocks to create geological maps (Byte-Sized Science)
Research scientists Daniele Regis and Duane Petts explain their method for collecting rock samples in the field and analyzing them with advanced equipment. Their results are used to produce detailed maps that outline the geological composition of the areas they study. Along with analyst Matthew Polivchuk, they provide an overview of their process and findings.
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Geosciences
Tiny seedlings, mini greenhouses: Going small to answer big questions

Tiny seedlings, mini greenhouses: Going small to answer big questions
In an effort to outpace climate change, scientists are conducting research to discover tree species that can best adapt to shifting environments.
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Climate change Forestry and insects
What’s an urban forest?

What’s an urban forest?
In this episode, we’re going to explore the world of urban forests and hear about how they can transform concrete jungles into vibrant livable spaces. We reached out to a couple of experts from the Canadian Forest Service to talk about the ins and outs of urban forest management. This episode is also a double feature, with our friends from the Statistics Canada podcast “Eh-sayers” talking about the ironies of data when it comes to the environment. Both stories share a common theme: “it’s not easy being green.”
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Forestry and insects
Conserving Tree Seeds with Indigenous Communities

Conserving Tree Seeds with Indigenous Communities
The Indigenous Seed Collection Program is an Indigenous-led program hosted by Natural Resources Canada’s National Tree Seed Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Its purpose is to conserve species of spiritual, cultural, medicinal and economic importance to Indigenous communities from across this part of Turtle Island (now referred to as Canada). Participants and organizers braid together Indigenous ways of knowing and Western sciences, learning together as they collectively continue to preserve and protect our forests.
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Climate change Forestry and insects Indigenous

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