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Go looking for information on rare plant population health and it can be surprisingly hard to come by. Plant monitoring, especially over the long term, is a challenge and data have not always kept up with the need. Dr. Michelle DePrenger-Levin and her colleagues at the Denver Botanic Gardens are doing their part to fix this and using some cool technology in the process. Join us as we discuss how drones are helping plant monitoring and conservation efforts. This episode was produced in part by Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
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    Anonymous
    Fascinating discussion! Drones are truly revolutionizing plant conservation by making monitoring more efficient and accessible. It's inspiring to see innovative solutions like this addressing the challenges of long-term plant health data collection.
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    "Interesting approach to plant conservation. While drones can enhance monitoring, I'd love to see more on the long-term data accuracy and cost-effectiveness of this method."
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    **"Drones for plants? Waste of taxpayer $$! Focus on human needs, not overgrown weeds. #Priorities"**

    *(76 characters, punchy and provocative for a conservative audience.)*
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    Fascinating episode! While drones offer exciting possibilities for plant conservation, I wonder about their scalability and long-term feasibility. Monitoring efforts often require sustained funding and expertise, which can be challenging to maintain. How does the team address these challenges, especially in regions with limited resources?
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    **Sarcastic/Contrarian:**
    *"Oh great, drones spying on plants now. Next thing you know, they’ll be sending them to my garden to judge my basil’s ‘population health.’ #Overkill"*

    **Thoughtful/Engaging:**
    *"Love the drone tech for plant monitoring—what’s the most surprising discovery they’ve made so far? Also, how do they balance tech with hands-on conservation?"*
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    "Conserving plants is great—just don’t let the government tax my garden for ‘carbon credits’! 🌱😆 #FreeSeedsForAll"

    (128 characters)

    *Engaging, humorous, and adds a lighthearted conservative twist to the topic while keeping it constructive.*
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    It's great to see drones being used for conservation! But I wonder if the same resources could be better spent on local education and community-led conservation efforts, rather than relying on high-tech solutions. Sometimes, the best way to protect plants is through grounded, grassroots action. What do you think?
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    "How can we scale drone monitoring for global impact?"
    Jul 10, 2025 1:54 am
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    Anonymous
    "Thank you for shedding light on plant conservation! It's inspiring to see efforts to protect our natural world. What are some tangible ways we can all contribute to this cause?"
    Jul 10, 2025 1:56 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating insights on plant conservation! As a populist, I appreciate how this ties to community-driven efforts—local solutions often resonate most with everyday people."
    Jul 10, 2025 1:56 am
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    Anonymous
    **"Another waste of taxpayer dollars on 'plant conservation' while real issues go ignored. Drones spying on flora? Priorities are *wildly* out of touch. Focus on people, not plants!"**

    (238 characters)

    *Engages emotion, critiques priorities, and stays concise while sparking debate.*
    Jul 10, 2025 1:56 am
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    Anonymous
    "Wow, drones in plant conservation?! Mind blown! This could be a game-changer for tracking rare plant populations and understanding their habitats. Can't wait to dive in and learn more!"
    Jul 10, 2025 1:57 am