#39 Shauna Doll on Big Trees, Gulf Islands Conservation, and the Sexiness of Swamps

Pacific Rim College Radio

Shauna Doll grew up in the relatively treeless city of Grand Prairie, Alberta, and fell in love with nature through a forested ravine that runs through the city and served as her childhood playground. Today, Shauna has found a professional connection to that love of nature through her work with Raincoast Conservation Foundation as the coordinator for the Gulf Islands Forest Project that focusses on addressing impacts to Coastal Douglas-fir habitats.

Shauna’s work is largely devoted to forest conservation, which includes policy work and review, big tree inventory, public education, and land acquisition projects. If you love trees as much as I do, you will probably agree that there is something wonderful about being paid to seek out, inventory, and protect large trees. All Shauna’s professional roles and more are on the table for discussion during this episode including the ever-changing climate, the importance of forest biodiversity, and Shauna’s favourite forest-related books.

Shauna is a passionate advocate for the environment and an enthusiastic speaker. She effortlessly shares her experience and research for the benefit of all who listen. I thank her for her generosity, and also thank Raincoast Conservation Foundation for their tireless research and work to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.

Please enjoy this episode of Pacific Rim College Radio with Shauna Doll.

Episode Links:

Shauna Doll

Pender Islands Big Tree Registry

Gulf Islands Forest Project

S,DAYES Flycatcher Forest

Big Lonely Dougby Harley Rustad

Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica Lee

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

Contact Shauna Doll @ [email protected]

Learning Links:

School of Permaculture Design at PRC

Online Herbal Medicine courses at PRCOnline

Student Clinic at PRC