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Back to EpisodesEmbracing Disruption--The New Model for North American Conservation with John Conolly
Episode 483
Published 1 year, 10 months ago
Description
On this week's show we'll contrast "preservation" with "conservation" with CFA member--John Conolly. John will discuss his perspective on conservation going forward, or "disruptive conservation."
John Conolly has been a member of the Catskill Forest Association since 2019. John and his family have taken advantage of several CFA programs as they attempt to appropriately manage a 60+ acre parcel in the Catskills.
John grew up in a classic late 70’s rust belt town about an hour north of Chicago. His father had been a 4H Champion in his youth and was raised on a small family farm in Illinois. His mother grew up spending time in the woods with her Grandfather on a family farm in Michigan. His parents were often pressed to recount these experiences at bedtime and in doing so instilled a strong desire to explore the natural world.
A graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago, John is also an accomplished sailor and an expert on all things commodities. John is a hunter and gatherer, a fly fisherman, and a proud champion of an ethical approach to conservation. Chairman of the environmental committee for a local elementary school, John is keen on helping children observe the natural world that surrounds them. His many undertakings include chairing an annual earth week “Extravaganza!”, founding a wildlife photography exhibition, and hosting a gold star family retreat. He co-chairs the stream committee for a historic Catskills fly fishing club and is a major supporter of the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin. John’s favorite role is being the father of two, the husband of one and the guy who feeds the puppy.
John grew up in a classic late 70’s rust belt town about an hour north of Chicago. His father had been a 4H Champion in his youth and was raised on a small family farm in Illinois. His mother grew up spending time in the woods with her Grandfather on a family farm in Michigan. His parents were often pressed to recount these experiences at bedtime and in doing so instilled a strong desire to explore the natural world.
A graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago, John is also an accomplished sailor and an expert on all things commodities. John is a hunter and gatherer, a fly fisherman, and a proud champion of an ethical approach to conservation. Chairman of the environmental committee for a local elementary school, John is keen on helping children observe the natural world that surrounds them. His many undertakings include chairing an annual earth week “Extravaganza!”, founding a wildlife photography exhibition, and hosting a gold star family retreat. He co-chairs the stream committee for a historic Catskills fly fishing club and is a major supporter of the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin. John’s favorite role is being the father of two, the husband of one and the guy who feeds the puppy.