{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Forestry Now","title":"Ireland's Native Woodlands with Joe Gowran","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/228f98d9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2138,"description":"In this conversation I speak with Joe Gowran from Woodlands of Ireland about our native forests - Joe has a deep understanding of the history, ecology and management of these woodlands and so we touch on all of this. We discuss positive initiatives to expand and protect these woodlands as well as regulatory hurdles and contradictions that are preventing more progress. Lastly Joe gives me an overview of the training initiatives Woodlands of Ireland are involved in to improve forestry education for the future.Key Points:Ecosystem services provided by native woodlandsThreats to native woodlands: deer, invasive species, land use changeManagement practices for biodiversity and carbon storageHistorical land use and deforestation patterns Native woodland management and ecosystem servicesPolicy contradictions and land use conflictsTraining and capacity building in forestryNative woodland conservation schemes and fundingQuotes:\"Land use impacts water quality and ecosystem health...\"\"Land clearance increased during the Cromwellian era...\"\"Active management is essential for woodland health...\"The ForestryNow podcast newsletter signupContact Dermot: forestrynowpodcast@gmail.comSponsor Link: www.forestsales.ieLinks:Woodlands of Ireland: https://www.woodlandsofireland.com/Joe Gowran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-gowran-55126a154/Native Forest Funding Schemes in Ireland: https://teagasc.ie/crops/forestry/grants/native-forest-framework/The Native Woodland Conservation Scheme: https://teagasc.ie/crops/forestry/grants/native-woodland-conservation-scheme-2023-2027/A Guide to Native Riparian Woodlands - https://www.woodlandsofireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/No.-4-Riparian-Woodlands.pdfIrish Forestry Programme Mid Term Review - https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/e8b56d54/Mid-Term_Review_of_the_Forestry_Programme_2023-2027.pdfInland Fisheries Ireland - https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Sponsorship.A final thanks to Paul at forestSales.ie for his sponsorship of the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y-Ns7qgeQc4APOd80Zlamk7qjqkdHoEVT6BTEG7fO4A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZmZj/ZWY3Yjg1ZjZiZmYy/ZTNjMGQ5YWZlY2Jh/NWUwMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}