Rachel Remnant of Land Lore Consulting and Scythe Instructor

In this episode of the Scythe Community Podcast, ecologist Rachel Remnant shares her deep expertise in meadow restoration, traditional land management, and why biodiversity depends on how we cut and remove grass.With over 20 years managing nature reserves and now founder of Land Lore Consulting, Rachel breaks down the science and tradition behind wildflower meadows—from floodplains in England to traditional farming practices in Transylvania.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Rachel Remnant04:00 – Why technique matters more than sharpness05:40 – Transylvania & the Churchill Fellowship experience09:20 – The shocking loss of wildflower meadows 13:00 – Why LOW soil fertility creates more biodiversity19:20 – Meadow vs pasture 28:50 – How to turn pasture into a wildflower meadow32:20 – How to reduce soil fertility (step-by-step)35:40 – Rachel’s meadow management course43:00 – The “Magnificent Meadows” project Links & Resources Meadow conservation work:https://www.cprehampshire.org.uk/meadowsRachel’s consulting business:https://www.landloreconsulting.comFollow Rachel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rachelremnantChurchill Fellowship report (Transylvania study):https://www.churchillfellowship.org/ideas-experts/ideas-library/from-transylvania-to-the-itchen-valley-reviving-traditional-meadow-skills/