Words of the Wild

• Simple steps to help save nature

  In our final episode of season 2, we focus on things we can all do to help nature. Starting with a chat about the role citizen-science plays in the fight for Scotland's red squirrels, we then head to Ayrshire to hear how wildlife-friendly gardening can bring many benefits. We finish by talking to the wonderful Less Waste Laura, who tells her story of using the power of social media to make a difference for nature. Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust hosted by Ed Turpin and Rachel Faichnie, produced by Ed Turpin and Pete Haskell with editing support from Bespoken Media. Thanks to Phenotypic Recordings for the music in this podcast, which is taken from James Ross’ work entitled Landscape to Light. This music, as well as the full album by the same name, is available on all major streaming platforms.

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• Boots on the Ground

  Rachel joins Andy Cage to hear about the work of the Fife & Kinross Local Group, Ed catches up with some of our practical volunteers to find out what motivates them, and Habitats Ecologist, John McTague, talks about the importance of his work surveying the Trust's reserves. Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust hosted by Ed Turpin and Rachel Faichnie, produced by Ed Turpin and Pete Haskell with editing support from Bespoken Media.Thanks to Phenotypic Recordings for the music in this podcast, which is taken from James Ross’ work entitled Landscape to Light. This music, as well as the full album by the same name, is available on all major streaming platforms.

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• Scotland’s Seas and the World of Politics

  In this episode, we dive into the Sea the Connection project to find out about ocean literacy. Ed learns more about the Trust’s advocacy work ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election, and Rachel heads to the beach to chat to one of our Young Leaders.Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust hosted by Ed Turpin and Rachel Faichnie, produced by Ed Turpin and Pete Haskell with editing support from Bespoken Media.Thanks to Phenotypic Recordings for the music in this podcast, which is taken from James Ross’ work entitled Landscape to Light. This music, as well as the full album by the same name, is available on all major streaming platforms.

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• Red squirrels and Riverwoods

  We explore some of the Trust's major projects that are working for wildlife across Scotland. Ed starts hears from the Riverwoods team and project partners from the Spey Catchment Initiative. Rachel takes a trip to the bonny banks of Loch Lomond to find out how Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels have been working to control grey squirrel populations on the islands there. Finally, we hear from Anne Campbell, Crofting Officer at the Trust, about her work to support local crofters on Ben Mor Coigach and the wider area. Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust hosted by Ed Turpin and Rachel Faichnie, produced by Ed Turpin and Pete Haskell with editing support from Bespoken Media.Thanks to Phenotypic Recordings for the music in this podcast, which is taken from James Ross’ work entitled Landscape to Light. This music, as well as the full album by the same name, is available on all major streaming platforms.

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• Action for Nature

  In this episode, Ed and Rachel find out about some of the community work happening across Scotland. Rachel chats to Harry Richards, Engagement Officer with the Action for Nature project in Ayrshire. Ed finds out more about the new phase of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape before a rainy visit to Bridge of Earn to chat to one of our fantastic Wildlife Watch leaders.Words of the Wild is a podcast from the Scottish Wildlife Trust hosted by Ed Turpin and Rachel Faichnie, produced by Ed Turpin and Pete Haskell with editing support from Bespoken Media.Thanks to Phenotypic Recordings for the music in this podcast, which is taken from James Ross’ work entitled Landscape to Light. This music, as well as the full album by the same name, is available on all major streaming platforms.

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