Episode 4: How Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystem Services shape our world

On this episode, we discuss the relationship between biodiversity and other services our forests provide. Featuring co-host Peter Edwards, senior researcher at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, New Zealand, along with Sally Aitken, from University of British Columbia, Marjana Westergren from the Slovenian Forest Institute, K.M.A. Bandara Conservator General of Forests from Sri Lanka, and Nazmus Sadath from Khulna University in Bangladesh, who together provide information about genetics, society's role in halting biodiversity loss and two case studies. Tune in to Branching Out: the forest podcast on your favourite platform or visit our website to access this episode. And don't forget to subscribe, share, and join us on this podcasting adventure. More info at iufro.org [https://www.iufro.org/publications/iufro-podcasts/]

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Welcome to Branching out: the forest podcast, where we connect forests, science and people. We aim to break down complex forest related topics so you can discover the role of forests and trees for people and nature, and also inform you about what is going on in the world of forest research. This podcast is brought to you by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, IUFRO. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of IUFRO. Their appearance on the show does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.