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The Poacher's Playbook: A Developer's Redemption
10 min
To protect ancient timber from illegal logging, a former convicted developer is using his knowledge of black-market loopholes to train government rangers. This episode explores the messy reality where the best conservationists are often the ones who used to break the law.
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Show notes
Overview of the global illegal logging trade and its economic impact.
Case study of the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) program in Okomu National Park.
Explanation of the Lacey Act and its role in international timber regulation.
The role of DNA and isotope testing in modern forest forensics.
Discussion on the 'poacher-turned-gamekeeper' model in global conservation.
In this episode
- 1Intro1 min
- 2The Architect of the Loophole2 min
- 3The Ranger's Blind Spot2 min
- 4Training the Front Line3 min
- 5The Messy Reality of Redemption2 min
- 6Outro1 min
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