The Eco Side

In this episode, we chat with one of our partners- Dušan Jelic, who's developing a conservation research plan for the olm in Croatia. We discuss the amazing underwater world he explores on a daily basis. Unveiling these caves secrets and the species that have evolved to thrive there, such as the olm. Listen to find out how we can help this incredible ecosystem that although out of sight and often hard to access, has been damaged by human activities. 

We are not only facing a climate crisis but also an ecological one too. The past decades have witnessed an unprecedented acceleration of species and habitat loss. Tree planting initiatives are often seen as a vital part of the solution, however, how beneficial are they really? Can they release more carbon than they capture? Do they support biodiversity or contribute to the lack of natural habitat available? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this episode on understanding the impact such initiatives have on the landscape.
Our guest Matthew Hay, director at Reforesting Scotland & project manager at Forest Carbon together with Hannah Kirkland, our conservation biologist, discuss these fundamental issues. What they reveal about the implications of tree planting very few people know.

Rock climbers are one of the few people interacting with an otherwise remote environment. While a few climbers won’t drastically affect the landscape, the growing popularity of the sport means it is more important than ever to spread awareness on how climbers can impact the ecosystem they interact with. 

Legendary rock climber Hazel Findlay joined us to reflect on sustainable climbing practices and what her own experiences have taught her. We also chat with Mossy Earth conservation biologist and fellow climber, Tiago de Zoeten, to understand the extent of the climbing's impact and what can be done to reduce it.

Our actions today will determine the future of the next generations and the survival of the world as we know it. 
In this episode, the Mossy Earth team get together to chat about the issues we are facing and possible solutions in restoring the world's natural balance. We share our hopes and the knowledge behind our approach of creating a wilder future. 

Could the fate of successful reforestation lie with this incredible kingdom of organisms?
David Satori, from rewilding mycology, guides us through the fascinating hidden world of fungi. Discover how they critically shape the landscape and why failing to protect them would cause devasting consequences. In this chat, we uncover their remarkable potential to help rewild our world and discuss why some reforestation efforts in the UK are failing. Have fungi held the answer all along?

Explore a more scientific side to this incredible movement! Learn about the main issues that occur in damaged ecosystems that rewilding aims to solve. Join us in a conversation with Tiago de Zoeten, one of our conservation biologists to better understand the work involved in rewilding our planet. 

Learn about the movement that has the potential to bring back wilderness and restore damaged ecosystems.  In this episode, the Mossy Earth team discusses what rewilding is really about and how it differs from more traditional approaches to conservation.  You will learn more about this movement from our conservation biologists Hannah and Tiago, you will meet our operation manager Diogo and hear from our co-founder Matt!

Join us as we chat with João Kopke: a surfer, adventurer and keen storyteller about his experiences in the wild and on his recent travels. From experiencing the local way of eating in the Amazon, climbing volcanoes at night in Costa Rica to a thought-provoking realisation on the role that cultures can have to protect our natural world. This episode will inspire you to find the opportunities around you to stay adventurous and embrace the wild.

What goes into restoring a bare landscape into a woodland that will be able to support wildlife? 

In this episode, you will find out how Ireland came to have the lowest forest cover of all European countries and what is being done about it. Mitch Corbett one of our partners from our project area in Ireland, shares his knowledge on restoring this amazing landscape and what it takes to be a tree planter.

In this episode, we are taken to different corners of the world by adventurer John Horsfall. Discover his world of solo travelling and the different adventures he has embarked on like running 27 marathons in a month across Kenya. From idea to execution and the meaning behind his travels. If you would like to find out how you could make your wildest travel ideas into real memories, this is the episode for you!