The Forest School Podcast

Ep 208: 🌳A review of Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Project!


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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)

🌍 TENTSILE Hammock Tents – Use ForestChildren10 for 10% off at www.tentsile.com

🍃 Chris Holland’s Plant Guide – Use FORESTPOD for 15% off at https://chrisholland.myshopify.com/?ref=lwilouig

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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 [email protected]!


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