Podcast | Jonathan Scherch

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Dr. Jonathan Scherch is a social scientist focusing on bamboo and sustainable development. This includes looking at this plant as a viable non-timber forest product which protects against soil erosion and loss of water resources. He is the head of the Pacific Bamboo Resource Group. Dr. Scherch recently returned from teaching and researching at the Zhejiang Forestry University, in Lin'an City, China. His classes include experiential learning so students come to understand sustainable practices at home and beyond.

 

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Dr. Jonathan Scherch discusses recent work in the forests of China. His research is on how bamboo farming can contribute to social and environmental sustainability. Interviewed by Daniel Masler.	23 min. long	Play it in Windows Media Player (opens in a popup window)	Download the mp3 file & listen to it on your MP3 player (Right click & select "Save Target As" on a PC, or Shift-Click & "Save Link As" on a Mac) - 12.2 MB download)