Costa Georgiadis

In this engaging conversation, Costa Georgiadis, a passionate landscape architect and environmental educator from Australia, dives deep into rewilding and biodiversity. He sheds light on the ecological challenges posed by invasive species and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous wisdom in restoring balance to ecosystems. Costa discusses the significance of community involvement in nature and shares personal anecdotes from his rewilding efforts. He inspires listeners to take collective action for environmental care while fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.

Costa Georgiadis, host of ABC TV's Gardening Australia, and Andrew Cox, CEO of the Invasive Species Council, dive deep into Australia's battle with invasive species. They discuss the impact of feral animals like cats and cane toads on native biodiversity. Beyond the usual suspects, they highlight lesser-known threats like smooth newts and red fire ants. The conversation emphasizes the need for community involvement and individual responsibility in conservation efforts, advocating for active stewardship of Australia's unique landscapes.

Costa Georgiadis, an expert on biodiversity conservation and gardening, discusses the urgent need to combat invasive feral species in Australia. Topics include the ecological devastation caused by invasive species, embracing love for the land and culture, biodiversity conservation, empowering communities for environmental protection, challenges of managing feral horses in alpine ecosystems, and progress in addressing invasive species.