Throughout history, humans, especially those of the western world, have intentionally & unintentionally introduced species around the world where they may have never reached before & as a result, negative consequences have occurred. BUT, the big questions that we often avoid is, should we actually now be intervening again to try to remove the issues that have been created. Is lethal control of mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, birds & plants really the only option? And how do we feel about this?

On this episode we explore this very topic & aim to have an honest discussion about how we feel about killing for conservation, whether or not the science tells us one way or another.

Guest appearances from Hugh Warwick, Prof Sierian Sumner & Leif Bersweden

RES Links:

- Physiological Entomology Session

- New Bee Research by ICAD

- Ento 24 Deatils

- Bug Hunting Kits

Hugh's Book - Cull of the Wild

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

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Six months ago Into The Wild attended the Whitley Fund for Nature's People for Planet Summit in London. An event where guest speakers around the world met to discuss big topics in community based wildlife conservation. At this event we were lucky enough to meet & speak with 2015 Whitley Fund for Nature Award Winner, Jean Wiener from Haiti.

This bonus episode is that very chat where Jean shares his experience of working with people & wildlife in a country like Haiti & what he feels is the best way forward to restore the natural resources for the planet, country & it's communities.

To learn more about the marine based community conservation work that Jean discussed, click here.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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Grab your buckets, your spades & your towel nerds because we are heading to the coast in search of some answers about how our seas & coastal areas around the UK are protected.

Just how do marine protected areas work around the UK & are they doing their job? These are big questions but in this episode we guide you through the acronym maze that is UK ocean conservation.

Guest appearances from Caitlin Turner (MCS Sea Champion) Lanna Cheng (University of California San Diego)

If you want to learn more about marine insects the follow this link to a free e-book by Lanna Cheng.

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird