Ep14| Dennis Loxton - From Tree Planter to Shepherd & Sheep Vegetation Management in BC's Forestry
Description
In this episode, Dennis Loxton shares his incredible journey from tree planting to pioneering sheep-based vegetation management in BC's forestry industry. He explains how grazing sheep helped control competing vegetation, reduce reliance on herbicides, and overcome challenges from forestry policies and predators.
UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing professionals from different fields to chat about Forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.
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(00:00 ) Intro
(00:02:12 ) From Wool Classer to Tree Planter to Shepherd
(36:43 ) Sheep Vegetation Management Photos
(55:14 ) Roundup Herbicide Replaces Sheep Grazing
(1:14:54 ) Sheep Vegetation Management at Stewart, BC
(1:21:00 ) Future of Sheep Vegetation Management?
(1:25:34 ) Guard Dogs Stories
(1:31:00 ) How Do We Bring Sheep Back?
(1:51:31 ) Outro
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