The Wilder Podcast

Welcome to the Wilder Podcast! Co-hosted by Chloe and Tom, we explore topics including "rewilding", sustainable living and climate change, whilst documenting our attempts to apply these principles on our 80 acres in rural Monmouthshire.

We speak with experts who are passionate about understanding, protecting and restoring the natural world, to the benefit of us all. Whether that’s a professor of rewilding, a micro green start-up or charity founders, we explore their stories in a way that’s accessible to all.

Alongside their expertise, we also share our journey of the Grange Project - where we are learning through doing and without any relevant background in ecology or nature recovery. Essentially, we ask the stupid questions so you don’t have to.

Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about how you can make a difference, we hope this podcast will entertain, inspire (and perhaps educate a little too)!

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Ep. 014: The Moments that Shaped Us
Tom Constable Tom Constable

Ep. 014: The Moments that Shaped Us

As we look forward into 2024, Tom and Chloe have reflected on the Wilder Podcast back catalogue and selected six moments which particularly resonated from them. Whether you’re a regular listener who’d enjoy a reminder, or a new recruit who’s interested in what the Wilder Podcast is all about, we hope you take something away from our conversation. What moments shaped you?

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Ep. 013: Can we even 'REWILD' in the UK?!
Tom Constable Tom Constable

Ep. 013: Can we even 'REWILD' in the UK?!

Is rewilding in the UK even possible? Why are terms important? What is rewilding anyway?

In this episode we are joined by academic expert in rewilding, Dr Stephen Carver, as we discuss the role of human intervention, our desire for an ‘outcome’ and the challenges of rewilding in the UK.

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Ep. 012: DIY Nature Reserve
Tom Constable Tom Constable

Ep. 012: DIY Nature Reserve

Covering everything from the scientific theory of rewilding (diversity, disturbance and distribution!) to the art of tree planting on his very own nature reserve, the inspirational communicator that is Chris D'Agorne will leave you both enthused and resourced to enhance biodiversity in your own green space.

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Landscape of Hope: Lynbreck Croft
Tom Constable Tom Constable

Landscape of Hope: Lynbreck Croft

Sharing the wisdom generated over recent years of wilder farming on a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms, Lyn Cassell’s reflects on the importance of connection to the land, holistic living and the principles of wilder regenerative farming.

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Ep. 007: Into the Wildlands with Alasdair Cameron
Tom Constable Tom Constable

Ep. 007: Into the Wildlands with Alasdair Cameron

Alasdair Cameron, Founder and Executive Director of Somerset Wildlands, passionately discussed the concept of rewilding, its distinctions from conservation and restoration, and the pressing need for more wild land in this country.

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