Eoghan Connaughton is the founder of The Gaelic Woodland Project, a people-powered wildlife restoration project. They're not only focused on fundraising to buy land to return to wilderness in perpetuity, they truly value community and skill sharing and getting in touch with our land again. It really is a brilliant initiative and you can find ways to support them here or follow them on Instagram @gaelicwoodlandproject.As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Blue Sky or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend. Find my depop profile @cearadc! Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee X x [04:15] The chat begins with an introduction from Eoghan[07:35] The beginning of GWP and what it does[13:15] Meitheals – what they are and why they’re important[16:00] The issue with the invasive species cherry laurel and what to do about it[23:05] Why GWP also promote using Irish on their meitheals[32:05] The future of GWP, Eoghan, and a moment for bogs![41:05] Eoghan's case for hunting deer[52:45] last words & imagining the future Also mentioned:The Carrifran valley projectNPWS Bog meithealsGleann Cholm Cille gaelachtThomas Paine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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