{"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.\nKey Points:\nEcosystem services provided by native woodlands\nThreats to native woodlands: deer, invasive species, land use change\nManagement practices for biodiversity and carbon storage\nHistorical land use and deforestation patterns \nNative woodland management and ecosystem services\nPolicy contradictions and land use conflicts\nTraining and capacity building in forestry\nNative woodland conservation schemes and funding\n\nQuotes:\n\"Land use impacts water quality and ecosystem health...\"\n\"Land clearance increased during the Cromwellian era...\"\n\"Active management is essential for woodland health...\"\nThe ForestryNow podcast newsletter signup\nContact Dermot: forestrynowpodcast@gmail.com\nSponsor Link: www.forestsales.ie\nLinks:\nWoodlands of Ireland: https://www.woodlandsofireland.com/\nJoe Gowran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-gowran-55126a154/\nNative Forest Funding Schemes in Ireland: https://teagasc.ie/crops/forestry/grants/native-forest-framework/\nThe Native Woodland Conservation Scheme: https://teagasc.ie/crops/forestry/grants/native-woodland-conservation-scheme-2023-2027/\nA Guide to Native Riparian Woodlands - https://www.woodlandsofireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/No.-4-Riparian-Woodlands.pdf\nIrish Forestry Programme Mid Term Review - https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/e8b56d54/Mid-Term_Review_of_the_Forestry_Programme_2023-2027.pdf\nInland Fisheries Ireland - https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/\nSponsorship.\nA final thanks to Paul at forestSales.ie for...","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}