Ireland's natural environment is in a frighteningly degraded position, with minimal native woodland cover and vital ecosystems under threat. This critical challenge requires collective action, innovative financing, and a renewed human connection to the land.
In this Earth Day special, discover the surprising reality of Ireland's temperate rainforests, learn how even a tiny houseplant can spark change, and explore the path to large-scale ecological restoration.
Host Laura O'Keeffe sits down with Matt Smith, the most senior person at Hometree, EZ Living Interiors' sustainability partner, an organisation dedicated to restoring woodlands and connecting people to nature in Ireland.
THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
Hometree's nature restoration work
Impact of business partnerships
Connecting to nature at home
Rarity of Irish temperate rainforests
Financing the large ecological challenge
GUEST DETAILS
Matt Smith is the CEO at Hometree, driven by a deep passion for ecological biodiversity and regeneration. He has a unique background, having founded and successfully led two major Irish environmental organisations.
Connect with Matt:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/matthew-smith-enviro
QUOTES
People leave having the microbiome of the soil, having their hands in the ground, but also kind of knowing each other a little bit more, which is quite sweet. - Matt Smith
A tree in the garden is a fascinating experience. - Matt Smith
if you've got tiny garden, plant the trees or cut them down, you know, after a few years, if they're too big or you don't like them, and, you know, love them in a bush... - Matt Smith
MORE INFORMATION
EZ Living Interiors is a family-owned home furnishing retailer which sets the standards for quality, style, and design in the industry. We advise on how individuals and families should furnish their living spaces to create homes that are both beautiful and functional.
Our mission is to inspire and elevate the art of interior design through the promotion of high standards of product sourcing, craftsmanship, and customer service. We achieve this by providing innovative and thoughtful design solutions for our customers to support them to create stylish and comfortable living spaces.
Visit EZLivingInteriors.ie to learn more.
This podcast is produced by dustpod.io for EZ Living Interiors
KEYWORDS #NatureRestoration #WoodlandCover #IrishRainforest #RuralBuyIn #SmallAction
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