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Wilder Podcast

Welcome to the Wilder Podcast! Co-hosted by Chloe and Tom, we explore topics including "rewilding", sustainable living and climate change, whilst documenting our attempts to apply these principles on our 80 acres in rural Monmouthshire. We speak with experts who are passionate about understanding, protecting and restoring the natural world, to the benefit of us all. Whether that’s a professor of rewilding, a micro green start-up or charity founders, we explore their stories in a way that’s

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Ep. 027: Future Farms with Our Food 1200

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2024/08/12

In the context of carbon emissions related to imported foods, increasing food insecurity, pollution from intensive farming and corporate monopolies, maybe it's time we reimagined the future of farming in the UK? Duncan Fisher eloquently describes how Our Food 1200 / Ein Bwyd 1200 are working to build a reliable and affordable supply of food for all, focusing on accessible and small scale agroecological farms. Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable:

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Ep. 026: What have the Wildlife Trusts ever done for us?

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2024/07/23

James Hitchcock, CEO of Radnorshire Wildlife Trust, takes us on a big picture journey in this week’s episode. Covering a range of topics including the role of the Wildlife Trusts, the relationship between Wales and rewilding and the conception of his dream project, Wilder Pentwyn Farm.*********SIGN UP for the VOLUNTEERS DAY: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/volunteers-day*********Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable:

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Ep. 025: Finding Your Tribe with Rewilding Training

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2024/07/07

The foundations of this rich episode are a conversation with Laura Fairs, the Lead Facilitator and Co-Creator of the Embercombe Rewilding Training. We discuss the history of the training, the key subjects covered in the training and the importance of inclusivity and diversity. It was then our pleasure to host alumni from the 2023 course: Claudia, Olly and Gerry. They share with us their experiences and the power of the community that’s been created.*********SIGN UP for the VOLUNTEERS DAY:

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Ep. 024: Keystone Species - Beavers

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2024/06/22

Why do beavers create dams? How do they enhance the ecosystem around them? What is getting in the way of their return? As a Project Officer with the Welsh Beaver Project, Alicia Leow-Dyke is the perfect guest to introduce us to the beaver and their importance within the British Landscape.*********SIGN UP for the COMMUNITY DAY: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/volunteers-day*********Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable:

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Ep. 023: There will be Leaves on the Mountain Again...

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2024/05/25

Rob graciously takes us back to woodland basics in this fascinating episode as we consider the role of trees in addressing the climate and ecological crises. We discuss the unique opportunities presented by the Welsh uplands, the (successful) efforts of bracken to take over the world and the innovative techniques developed by Stump up For Trees as they seek to plant one million trees across the Brecon Beacons.*****************************************************Keen to join the WhatsApp

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Ep. 022: Rewilding London with Citizen Zoo

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2024/05/13

Are you one of the 84.4% of the population that live in an urban setting? In this episode, Elliot and Digby from Citizen Zoo tell us about rewilding projects across London, including the reintroductions of water voles and beavers. We hear about some of the unexpected impacts of these projects, the opportunity to create nature friendly ‘cities of the future’ and some of the opportunities and challenges of urban rewilding.*****************************************************Keen to join the WhatsApp

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Ep. 021: Save the Curlew, Save the World with Mary...

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2024/04/27

In this inspirational conversation, we start off with the story of the curlew and end up discussing the importance of ‘nature literacy’. Mary’s creativity, passion and determination shine through as we hear about her historic campaign for the curlew, driving forward the natural history GCSE and her hopes for a nature pathway throughout our education system. ‘If you’re prepared to put yourself out there, to be uncomfortable, be vulnerable, do all the hard work, just because you love something, then

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Ep. 020: Heal Rewilding - New Spaces for Nature with...

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2024/04/12

Join the journey of Heal Rewilding as we hear about the mission of the charity, the acquisition of their first site and progress a year later. Jan Stannard, Founder Trustee and Acting CEO, clearly describes the many decisions made by the charity over the last year and the importance of new spaces for nature. We loved the ambition, the insights shared and Jan’s thoughtful reflections.*****************************************************Join the Grange Project Community WhatsApp Group. Link here:

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Ep. 019: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants with...

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2024/03/28

In this delightful chat with Frank, we start to make sense of why our relationship to food is so critical for the climate. We explore a range of topics including the scary impact of food waste, the challenge of our meat and dairy consumption and the role of social tipping points. As well as the science, Frank also shares with us his vision of the ‘good life’ and the benefits of this for our wellbeing and the planet.Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable:

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Ep. 018: Rewilding in Semi-Urban Environments with...

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2024/03/08

As the majority of the UK population lives within an urban environment, it’s critical that ‘wilder nature’ is not the privilege of the rural landscape. Stephen Mason, Community Parks Officer at Cheltenham Borough Council, shares practical examples of what rewilding can look like in a semi-urban context, how to bring people along with the journey and the benefits for people, places and nature alike.************SIGN UP for the VOLUNTEERS DAY:

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Ep. 017: (re)Wild the Boar with Chantal Lyons

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2024/02/21

Chantal’s passion for the wild boar exudes throughout this interview as we discuss the role the boar plays in habitat-regeneration, the challenge they present for their human neighbours and how they might just be rewilding us? Following the success of her recently published book ‘Groundbreakers - The return of Britain’s wild boar’, Chantal indulged our stories from the forest as we reflected on the myths, the debates and the opportunities of living alongside these complex animals.Your HostsTom

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Ep. 016: Growing for the future with Green Up Farm

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2024/02/01

Toni, co-founder of Green Up Farm, takes us through everything you need to know about indoor hydroponic vertical farming: from what you need to get started, routes to market and the challenges of being zero waste. We loved this episode for Toni’s transparency and the strength of the values which underpin the success of Green Up Farm.************SIGN UP for the VOLUNTEERS DAY: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/volunteers-day************Your HostsTom Constable:

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Ep. 015: Generation Wilder

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2024/01/19

The UK’s ecological health is in the bottom 10% on earth and over 80% of UK young people are eager to take action to help the environment, but only 1 in 5 believe they are being listened to on environmental issues. Jack and Noah share the story of Youngwilders, which exists to turn these statistics around. Listen to them talk about youth engagement, inclusivity within the environmental sector and how you can get involved as a young person or landowner.***********SIGN UP for the VOLUNTEERS DAY:

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Ep. 014: The Moments that Shaped Us

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2024/01/05

As we look forward into 2024, Tom and Chloe have reflected on the Wilder Podcast back catalogue and selected six moments which particularly resonated from them. Whether you’re a regular listener who’d enjoy a reminder, or a new recruit who’s interested in what the Wilder Podcast is all about, we hope you take something away from our conversation. What moments shaped you?Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable:

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Ep. 013: Can we even 'REWILD' in the UK?!

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2023/12/22

Is rewilding in the UK even possible? Why are terms important? What is rewilding anyway?In this episode we are joined by academic expert in rewilding, Dr Stephen Carver, as we discuss the role of human intervention, our desire for an ‘outcome’ and the challenges of rewilding in the UK.Our GuestDr Carver is a Geographer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds. His areas of special interests include wilderness, wild land, rewilding, landscape evaluation and public participation. He has worked

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Ep. 012: DIY Nature Reserve

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2023/12/08

Covering everything from the scientific theory of rewilding (diversity, disturbance and distribution!) to the art of tree planting on his very own nature reserve, the inspirational communicator that is Chris D'Agorne will leave you both enthused and resourced to enhance biodiversity in your own green space.Our GuestChris is an entrepreneur and a founder of a number of websites including How to Rewild, Life to Land and Buy Native. If you’re interested in rewilding and regenerative farming, these are

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Ep. 011: What is COP 28 and why should we care?

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2023/11/24

As one of the key mechanisms of international action to address climate change, this episode covers everything you need to know about the COP: why it exists, what happens during the COP, the critiques of the process and what we should look out for at COP 28. ‘We can’t really afford not to engage with the COP, and not to drive the movement to lower the emissions to the level we need.’ - Noora Firaq, Climate Outreach.Our GuestNoora is the Deputy CEO of Climate Outreach where she leads on

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Ep. 010: Landscape of Hope: Lynbreck Croft

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2023/11/12

Sharing the wisdom generated over recent years of wilder farming on a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms, Lyn Cassell’s reflects on the importance of connection to the land, holistic living and the principles of wilder regenerative farming. We leave inspired and full of admiration for the pioneering work at Lynbreck Croft, we hope you do too?Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Our GuestLynn was

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Ep. 009: Building the Ultimate Mosaic: A Grange...

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2023/10/30

We’re now 6 months in, and it seems like as good a time as any for a different type of episode. In a slightly shorter conversation than usual, thanks to Tom’s tenacious editing, we reflect on the progress of the Grange Project to date. Conversations touch on what we’ve appreciated (doughnuts in the digger), what's challenged us (what is rewilding anyway?) and we announce a shift in approach (listen to find out more!)Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable:

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Ep. 008: Crushing Rocks for the Climate: Enhanced...

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2023/10/12

How do you permanently remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, utilising natural processes and of benefit to the land owner? Ben Westcott speaks to us about UNDO; an innovative company deploying the latest technology to speed up enhanced rock weathering, a geological process that locks away CO2. From this, we step into the challenges and opportunities of the carbon credit market and the co-benefits of nature based carbon storage technologies. Tom and Chloe also share some exciting news at the

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