EPISODE · Oct 31, 2024 · 21 MIN
EP 20: "Rewilding" with Alan McDonnell from Trees for Life
from 63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation Podcast · host Eamon O'Flynn
Did you know that Glen Coe used to be covered in trees? It's true. Scotland looked a lot different a few centuries ago. When this change happened - due to human influence, of course - it not only resulted in the loss of trees, but entire ecosystems. Thankfully, some people are trying to bring them back.We asked Alan McDonnell, the Head of Nature Restoration at Trees for Life, to tell us all about rewilding. In this episode we cover:What Scotland's historical landscape actually looked likeWhat rewilding isHow organizations like Trees for Life go about rewildingHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.
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Did you know that Glen Coe used to be covered in trees? It's true. Scotland looked a lot different a few centuries ago. When this change happened - due to human influence, of course - it not only resulted in the loss of trees, but entire ecosystems. Thankfully, some people are trying to bring them back. We asked Alan McDonnell, the Head of Nature Restoration at Trees for Life, to tell us all about rewilding. In this episode we cover: What Scotland's historical landscape actually looked likeW...
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