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The Broad Leaf episodes
- Broad Leaf Ep14 Carbon Offsetting Forests
Research and lecturer at Dublin City University, Sadhbh O'Neill, joins the show to discuss the issues surrounding carbon offsetting forests and other projects in the context of emissions reduction and climate change.
The Broad Leaf podcast, where we talk about Ireland's native woodlands, their species and their stories every second Wednesday.
Theme music: 'Evening Chorus' by Cosmo Sheldrake
28 min - Broad Leaf Ep13 Killarney Forest Fire
Mike O'Sullivan of the Killarney Nature Conservation joins the Broad Leaf to discuss the most recent fire in Killarney National Park and why it's a more concerning symptom of a larger problem than many people realise.
The Broad Leaf podcast, where we talk about Ireland's native woodlands, their species and their stories every second Wednesday.
Theme music: 'Evening Chorus' by Cosmo Sheldrake
Other music:
Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-preview
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5726-deep-relaxation-preview
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
18 min - Broad Leaf Ep12 Ferns in Ireland
Rory Hodd, ecologist with the BSBI and expert in bryophytes and epiphytes talks to the Broad Leaf about ferns, their place in woodlands and the work of recording them in Ireland.
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
Other music:
Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-preview
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5726-deep-relaxation-preview
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
20 min - Broad Leaf Ep.11 The Brehon Tree Laws
Róisín McNally, also known as Róisín the Terrible of the folklore memes, joins the show to discuss the tree laws within ancient Irish Brehon law.
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
Other music: Sincerely by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
22 min - Broad Leaf Ep. 10 Old Woodland Indicator Species
Author and self-trained botanist Zoe Devlin discussing indicator flower species for old or ancient woodlands in Ireland.
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
26 min - Broad Leaf Ep.9 - The Native Woodland Scheme
Episode Nine:
Richard Nairn, ecologist and author of new book Wildwoods, joins the podcast to discuss the Native Woodland Scheme, its use on the woodland he manages and how that work informed his book.
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
Other music: 'Earth Prelude' by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3690-earth-prelude
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
20 min - Broad Leaf Ep.8 Rewilding in West Cork
Episode Eight:
Eoghan Daltun joins us to discuss his work with natural woodland regeneration on the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, as well as the role of High Natural Value (HNV) Farming.
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
28 min - Broad Leaf Ep.7 Scots Pine & Genetic Provenance
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
31 min - Broad Leaf Ep. 6 Wooden Artifacts and Human History with Woodlands
Cathy Moore, graduate of archaeology in UCD, discusses wooden artifacts and human interaction with woodlands in early history or prehistory.
The Broad Leaf podcast, where we talking about Ireland's native woodlands, their species and their stories. This is the pilot episode, introducing the show and from now on, every second Tuesday new episodes will air.
Theme music: 'Evening Chorus' by Cosmo Sheldrake
24 min - Broad Leaf Ep.5 Wet Woodlands and Ponds
Collie Ennis, from The Herpetological Society of Ireland, comes to talk amphibians, wet woodlands and ponds.
The Broad Leaf podcast, where we talking about Ireland's native woodlands, their species and their stories. This is the pilot episode, introducing the show and from now on, every second Tuesday new episodes will air.
Theme music: 'Evening Chorus' by Cosmo Sheldrake
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Talking about Irish woodlands, their diverse species, their long history and all the stories in between, brought to you by the Native Woodland Trust