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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

Trail cameras and parasitoid wasps

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published November 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

Environmental science students Lowell Nugent and Madeline McQuillen Slocombe interpret data from a trail camera

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: An invasive insect, the Emerald Ash Borer poses threats to America’s forests. A federally-supported study is using parasitoid wasps to control the arboreal pasts. And we’ll visit an environmental science professor in the field, as students collect trail cameras as part of a national study on mammal populations.

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The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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