Irish Rainforests, Invasive Species & Reintroducing Predators

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Irish Rainforests, Invasive Species & Reintroducing Predators - Eoghan Daltun

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Just when I think I know all the essential information around Ireland’s woodlands, I learn that we have rainforests! Eoghan Daltun is on a mission to re-wild a neglected farm and lucky for us, he wrote about about the journey so far, so that we can have in on his learnings. Make sure to follow own on Twitter or Instagram @IrishRainforest for more facts and leaves to add to your book!

[02:45] Introduction from Eoghan & the farm he is rewilding.
[07:30] “Invasive species” & how he managed them.
[09:00] Reintroducing wolves or lynx back into Ireland.
[17:45] What Ireland’s landscape looked like before agriculture.
[21:30] How people can support Irish woodlands.
[24:00] Favourite forest facts.
[33:15] The misconception with Ivy.

Also mentioned:

The Native Woodland Scheme
The Irish Wildlife Trust
Native Woodland Trust

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