Ever dreamed of buying your own woodland? 🌲 In this episode, we dive into Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Revival and what it really takes to restore a forest. From unexpected costs (£500 for EVERYTHING?!) to the emotional connection of managing land, we break down what this show got right—and what it left out.
🎒 Key topics in this episode:
The realities of woodland management (spoiler: it’s expensive!) 💰
Why Sandi’s journey isn’t just for TV—it’s an education in itself 📺
How experts like ‘Pete the Pond’ and tree surgeons bring woodlands back to life 🌊🪵
The emotional connection of land stewardship & why it matters ❤️
Should humans be kept out of woodlands for conservation? 🤔
If you’ve ever thought about owning or managing a woodland, this episode is for you! 🌿
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⏳ Episode Chapters & Timings
🎤 00:00 – Janky recording setups & rocking chair podcasting 🎙️
📺 02:00 – What is Sandi Toksvig’s woodland show really about?
🌳 05:00 – Buying a woodland: dream vs. reality
💰 10:00 – Why does every woodland project cost £500?!
🦉 15:30 – Meet the experts: pond builders, tree surgeons & bat ecologists
🌿 22:00 – Should humans be kept out of woodlands for conservation?
🏡 30:00 – What to know before buying or managing land
🤔 40:00 – Would we have done things differently in our own woodland?
📚 Resources & Links Mentioned
📺 Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Revival (Channel 4)
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💬 Join the Conversation!
💡 Would YOU buy a woodland? What’s your dream restoration project? Tell us in the comments or email us at admin@forestschoolpodcast.com!
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