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Just Ecology

by Karl Just

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  • E26: Is Mistletoe Really a Parasite? – with Vicky Shukuroglou

    October 23, 2026 · 31 min

    Recently, Vicky Shukuroglou and I went for a paddle down the beautiful Birrarung (Yarra River) and we took the opportunity to record a conversation about mistletoe. The conversation starts with Vicky and me describing the incredible…

  • E25: Six Seasons School Concert - with Thais Sansom

    October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    The four seasons that most of us follow—winter, spring, summer and autumn—were developed in the northern hemisphere and were brought to Australia by Europeans. But First Nations people across Australia have recognised seasons in different…

  • E24: The Myth of Fuel Reduction - with Associate Professor Phil Zylstra

    September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

    Many years ago, I began noticing some serious impacts on bushland following planned burns, or fuel-reduction burns. I was seeing the loss of old trees, destruction of rare and threatened plants, loss of habitat, and impacts on native…

  • E23: Restoring Diversity in a Changed Landscape — with Ian Higgins

    August 28, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

    What does it take to restore diversity to a profoundly altered landscape? And how do we accept and work within novel ecosystems when there is no intact reference point to guide us? It was a real treat to sit down with one of the best…

  • E22: Rewilding Childhood – with Nectar Connector

    August 11, 2026 · 51 min

    I have always believed that the way we raise children, and the opportunities we give them to deeply experience and connect with the natural world, can be a powerful way to create a better future. So much of the destruction we see around us…

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About the show

Just Ecology is not just a podcast, it's a symbiotic network connecting human communities, culture and ideas with the natural world. In each episode, Karl interviews ecological experts, Traditional Owners, farmers, artists and others from diverse fields, delving into their stories, ideas, knowledge and connection to place.