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! 🌿

🌟 Sponsored by TENTSILE & Chris Holland

🌲 TENTSILE – Transform your outdoor adventures with TENTSILE's incredible hammock tents! Perfect for Forest School leaders & outdoor educators. Use code ForestChildren10 for 10% off at www.tentsile.com.

🍃 Chris Holland – Want to connect with nature? Get Chris Holland’s 54-page Plant Guide, packed with essential plant ID tips. Use code FORESTPOD for 15% off via our exclusive affiliate link: chrisholland.myshopify.com/?ref=ForestSchoolPodcast.

⏳ 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

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube:

💬 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]!

🎧 Listen & subscribe:

🎙️ Spotify: shorturl.at/4WdyI

📺 YouTube: shorturl.at/3qOUs

📻 Apple Podcasts: shorturl.at/FxfMF

💻 RSS: shorturl.at/A0kx9

#WoodlandRestoration #ForestSchoolPodcast #NatureConnection #OutdoorEducation #SandiToksvig #GreatBritishWoodland #WoodlandManagement #Rewilding