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Can ‘assisted migration’ save forests? And the role of philosophy in science

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Briefings

This podcast episode explores whether 'assisted migration' can restore forests damaged by wildfires, featuring research from Katie Langin and expert commentary from Susana Monsó on the intersection of science and philosophy. The discussion examines how philosophical frameworks might inform scientific definitions and questions regarding ecological restoration. The episode was produced with support from Podigy and features an image by Dirk Hobman.

Key points

• Associate Editor Katie Langin discusses research on 'assisted migration' for replanting forests post-wildfire, while Susana Monsó analyzes the role of philosophy in scientific inquiry.
• Susana Monsó, an associate professor at the Spanish National University of Distance Education, explains how philosophy contributes to defining terms and formulating questions in scientific processes.

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