Episodes

Welcome to the final episode of the first season of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more! In our latest edition, we talk to Rebecca from Ingram Valley Farm in Northumberland and Leonie about a fantastic new ...

Welcome to the ninth edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology, and so much more! We’ve called episode nine Plastic Patter, as we round up the latest news and views from the sector. Enjoy! (Apologies for the audio qua...

Who are the Forest Plastics Working Group and what do they do to reduce plastic use in our woodlands? Discover more in the eighth edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a particular focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we explore a variety of topics related to this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology, and much more! Episode Notes: 07:10: National T...

Welcome to the seventh edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more! Episode 7 explores greenwashing and how to identify it. We had some technical issues with this edition … normal service will be resume...

Welcome to the sixth edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology, and so much more! Episode 6 answers your questions and catches up with Katie, who has been rather busy over the last few months. Listen on to find out mor...

Welcome to the fifth edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more! Episode 5 looks at fluffy creatures “our native small mammals“ and now they can damage trees. Episode Notes: 0:33: Welcome’s bang on abou...

Welcome a bonus episode of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. To celebrate National Recycling Week we are looking at how the sector is cleaning up its act! Episode Notes: 0:35 National Recycling Week 2:20 Why do we recycle? 3:30 Carbon 4:10 Seven generation sustainability 4:50 What waste does the sector produce? 7:28 Tree shelter recycling 8:12 YDMT Plastic Free Woodlands projec...

Welcome to the third edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more! Episode 3 looks at deer management and features a lovely chat with Ben Harrower from BH Wildlife Consultancy – we learnt a lot! Episode No...

Welcome to the second edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more! Episode 2 looks at plastic pollution and the use of tree shelters and other guards. It’s also Mike’s turn to put co-host Katie on the spo...

Welcome to SustainabiliTREE, a new podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector. In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more! Episode 1 looks at why we plant trees whilst podcast host Katie puts her co-host, Mike, on the spot with a tricky tree fact quiz. Episode Notes: 0:35 Intr...

The tenth edition of the Mascarandy Meanders podcast looks at the tricky world of anxiety and the outdoors… It is a follow up to this blog. Feel free to get in touch on what you hear – mike@mascarandymedia.com You can support this free podcast by leaving a tip here. Remember to subscribe and leave a review too – it really helps more people become more aware of the Mascarandy Meanders! Music: Many thanks to Jason Shaw for the use of ‘Running Waters’. The post Mascarandy Meanders Podcast (#10) ...

The ninth edition of the Mascarandy Meanders podcast asks for your help! What do you want to hear on the podcast? Also, news on new projects and lockdown blues. Feel free to get in touch on what you hear – mike@mascarandymedia.com You can support this free podcast by leaving a tip here. Remember to subscribe and leave a review too – it really helps more people become more aware of the Mascarandy Meanders! Music: Many thanks to Jason Shaw for the use of ‘Running Waters’. The post Mascarandy Me...

Edition Five: Mike muses about Travel Writing on a wander up Black Hill in Cheshire/Peak District/Kirklees* delete where applicable! Feel free to get in touch with me on mike@mascarandymedia.com I mention the Travel Writer’s Field Guide in this edition and it’s well worth listening to the podcast there. A few unedited pics of my trip are below – as promised: Mascarandy Newsletter: Enter your email address powered by TinyLetter The post Mascarandy Meanders Podcast (#5) appeared first on Masca...

Edition Four: A real meander this time as Mike talks about expectation! Feel free to get in touch with me on mike@mascarandymedia.com The post Mascarandy Meanders Podcast (#4) appeared first on Mascarandy Media.

Edition Three: Mike muses on promotion and social media … what do you think is the best way? Feel free to get in touch with me on mike@mascarandymedia.com The post Mascarandy Meanders Podcast (#3) appeared first on Mascarandy Media.

Edition Two: Mike talks about ‘disappointment’ in publishing whilst on a walk at Winnats Pass in Derbyshire. The instagram account I mention within the Podcast is @atter.cliffe Feel free to get in touch with me on mike@mascarandymedia.com The post Mascarandy Meanders Podcast (#2) appeared first on Mascarandy Media.

Edition One: Mike takes a walk around Delemere Forest in Cheshire and talks about publishing. The post Mascarandy Meanders Podcast (#1) appeared first on Mascarandy Media.