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Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson

Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson

Update: 2024-02-19
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Jonny Hanson is a conservationist, agriculturalist, and entrepreneur.


In this episode, we discuss:



  • Spending his summer holidays working with wild animals.

  • Pursuing a PhD in Snow Leopard Conservation.

  • The shift in the conservation industry from a "Western" to a "local" approach.

  • Living in both Malawi and Monaghan during his childhood.

  • The impact this had on his personal identity.

  • Establishing Northern Ireland's first community-owned farm.

  • His forthcoming book and documentary.

  • What he would ask St. Patrick over a pint.


Check it out!


https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/jonny-hanson-conservationist


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Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson

Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson

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