On the final show of the year, Prof. Fraser Mitchell from Trinity College Dublin joins us to discuss a possible stand of native scot's pine that was discovered in the Burren, the importance of genetic provenance and the complexities of conservation in a changing environment.

The Broad Leaf podcast, where we talk about Ireland's native woodlands, their species and their stories every second Wednesday. Brought to you by the Native Woodland Trust.

Theme music: 'Evening Chorus' by Cosmo Sheldrake