SCOTLAND: The Big Picture | Podcasthon 2026

A sweeping highland valley landscape with a rocky stream winding through the glen, flanked by purple heather, green shrubs, and young Scots pine trees, with rolling brown hills and mountains receding into a cloudy blue sky in the background.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vPSsOXJ1f6XZtR1Y9P3TO What does it take to bring wild nature back to a country that has forgotten what it looks like? Can rewilding truly benefit local communities and rural economies or does it come at their expense? And is Scotland really thirty years behind the rest of Europe when it comes to restoring its landscapes? This … Continue reading SCOTLAND: The Big Picture | Podcasthon 2026 →

219: Wild & Co on Venison, Native Woodland and Regenerative Farming

A brown and white cow grazing in a woodland setting, surrounded by silver birch trees with distinctive white bark and twisted trunks. The forest floor is covered with leaf litter and low vegetation, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy creating a peaceful, rural Irish landscape scene.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Npv0xQntdQa2dZ1Lw1ilN Can holistic grazing systems restore degraded hillsides and create profitable farms? How can local food systems and venison products revitalise struggling rural communities? Is it possible to farm with nature rather than against it and still make a living? These are the questions we explore in our conversation with John Duffy from Future Oak … Continue reading 219: Wild & Co on Venison, Native Woodland and Regenerative Farming →

205: The Rewildlife with Jack Morley

This image shows a lush, verdant riverside scene with dense vegetation and mature trees. In the foreground, a small stream or river flows over rocks and stones, creating a natural waterway. The banks are thick with green foliage, including what appears to be large-leafed plants and various shrubs. Towering above are established trees with full canopies, creating a layered woodland environment. The scene has the characteristic emerald green appearance of Irish countryside, with the rich, saturated colours that come from frequent rainfall and mild temperatures. The lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon, with soft natural light filtering through the tree canopy. The overall composition captures the wild, untamed beauty of Ireland's natural landscapes, where waterways wind through dense woodland and native vegetation flourishes.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ct1xX7JA00qrYzHcQ0Dln Why are people so opposed to the term "rewilding" when it can inspire action for nature restoration? How can we communicate conservation issues without alienating the very people we need to reach? And what happens when a creative professional decides to transform four fields in Wicklow into a biodiversity haven while documenting every step … Continue reading 205: The Rewildlife with Jack Morley →

Episode 29: Forestry and Native Woodlands with Ciaran Nugent

https://open.spotify.com/episode/659KnZkuNXX57qY6JxpGfN?si=GElibXT4SiCk3KMW15BKJw&dl_branch=1 There is a lot of talk recently about continuous cover forestry, timber plantations and development of native woodlands. I had an opportunity to explore the subject with my guest, Forestry Inspector and Fire Management Officer in the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Ciaran Nugent. In my opinion, this is one of the … Continue reading Episode 29: Forestry and Native Woodlands with Ciaran Nugent →