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Tree Amble

Peter Leeson
Epping Forest
Aland Islands
Biodiversity
Wood Pasture
Pollarding
Regenerative Farming
Climate Change
Sweet Chestnut
Birds
Ancient Woodland
Regenerative Agriculture
Coppice Co-Op
Nitrogen Deposition
Coppicing
Hamaruda
Farms
Åland Islands
Island Agriculture
Knepp Estate
Lake District

After 30 years working to restore nature in forests and on farms, Pete Leeson takes time out to revisit the people he’s met along the way. Throughout the series, Pete discovers how land managers are adapting and responding to the nature crisis we all face, while navigating the economic challenges within farming today. People are at the heart of this podcast, holding the potential to do some incred... more

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Bill and Alison Lloyd are truly legendary in Cumbria. Perhaps best known for their musical ability as folk performers on the festival circuit and with their studio and recording business but also well known for their work with woodlands. They came to... more

Martin farms arable crops in South Cambridgeshire and leads the Nature Friendly Farming Network. On farm, he focuses on soil health, integrated pest management, mixed rotations and schemes that pay for public goods. In his CEO role, he works with gov... more

In this episode we meet Luke Barley - Senior National Consultant - Trees and Woodlands for the National Trust to talk about his fabulous book "Ancient - Reviving the Woods that Made Britain" which was published in early 2026. Just before the book was... more

In this Tree Amble episode we went to the South Lakes to find forester Edward Mills in his patch of ancient woodland. Ed's wood is buried deep in a part of the world rich in a woodland heritage and culture around wood products and management but also... more

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Luke Barley
Senior advisor on trees and woodland at the National Trust
National Trust
Episode: Series 6 Episode 9 Luke Barley and his book "Ancient"
Edward Mills
Woodland owner and forester, fellow of the Royal Institutes of Chartered Foresters (RICF)
Self-owned woodland in South Cumbria
Episode: Series 6 Episode 8 - Edward Mills and his ancient woodland
Regan Blacker
Workington Nature Partnership Officer
Workington Nature Partnership
Episode: Tree Amble Special - Cumbria Nature Festival
Lucy Dunn
Volunteer/educator involved in building an osprey nest活动
Riversmeet Community Cooperative (implied through activity)
Episode: Tree Amble Special - Cumbria Nature Festival
John Hodgson
Representative from Restoring Hard Knot Forest Project
Restoring Hard Knot Forest Project
Episode: Tree Amble Special - Cumbria Nature Festival
Joe Harper
Engagement Officer with Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Episode: Tree Amble Special - Cumbria Nature Festival
Sam Ansell
Co-owner of Coppice Co-op
Coppice Co-op
Episode: Series 6 Episode 4 Sam and Emily Coppicing in Cumbria
Emily Gent
Volunteer coordinator and Coppice Co-op member
Coppice Co-op
Episode: Series 6 Episode 4 Sam and Emily Coppicing in Cumbria
Chris Clark
Founder of Nethergill Associates, farm advisor and data-driven consultant
Nethergill Associates
Episode: Series 6 Episode 2 Chris Clark at Nethergill Associates

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Pete Leeson
Host of Tree Amble; long-time presenter and guide of conversations on forests, farming, and nature restoration

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • A tree-based tonic for our times!

    I happened upon this podcast as I’m lucky enough to know some of the people being interviewed in the recent miniseries on Epping Forest. What a joy it was listening to people with real knowledge of the natural environments all around us speak with such passion and clarity - a real credit to Peter and the production team!

    In a suffocating sea of political podcast sewage, this is a real tonic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    composerbloom
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Wonderful!

    Great podcast, it is a fantastic insight into real, practical nature-based solutions and includes conversations with a wide range of people. It’s always presented in an accessible and informative way, I love listening to this podcast and I’ve listened to every episode! I’m an ecology student and I’ve learnt a lot from this podcast, thank you so much, I’ve recommended it to all my friends :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosathemongoose
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A Wonderful Podcast

    Keep them coming please Pete! Gives you hope and positivity for the future. Interviews with a fantastic array of interesting and knowledgeable people. Informative and heartwarming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claireybelldoc
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This is such a tonic to the daily dose of toxic news.

    Fabulous stories from real people about restoring nature, planting trees, biodiversity, and getting our lives back in balance with the natural world. I have loved each and every episode, and only found one challenging, when you suggested Pete that you had 30 episodes in mind, that is definitely not enough, please continue! We have recently set up a new community group to map protect and regenerate the rainforests of Kintyre, in Argyll, and we get so much hope and encouragement from your podcasts... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peylou
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 🍃 Excellent stories and people!

    Brilliant insight into the people, places and happenings trying to make the world a better place!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matty'o'green
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the practical, knowledge-rich discussions and the accessible delivery of complex conservation topics.
Listeners note broad guest diversity and the mix of farming, ecology, and community engagement.
The show is described as a hopeful, grounding counterpoint to daily negative news.

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Epping Forest - John Phillips - Cattle in the Forest
Q: What role do public perception and safety play in the grazing program?
Public engagement and safety are integral; before introducing cattle there was resistance, but ongoing education and visible management practices help people understand the ecological and social benefits, while measures like training the herd and managing interactions keep both visitors and animals safe.
Epping Forest - John Phillips - Cattle in the Forest
Q: How has technology changed grazing management in the forest?
Technology, particularly the No Fence collar system, has transformed containment and monitoring, allowing a move from labor-intensive cable systems to collar-based tracking. This enables larger-scale, adaptive grazing with better safety, less maintenance, and more flexible management across 200 hectares.
Series 5 Episode 6 - Ecological Monitoring Mike Douglas
Q: How can you be sure that you're actually picking up that change as a real change and not just on a good day?
We combine periodic field surveys with long-term audio recordings; multiple visits plus continuous data reduce the risk of snapshot bias, and reporting includes breeding status to interpret habitat suitability.
Series 5 Episode 6 - Ecological Monitoring Mike Douglas
Q: So just talk us through what your findings are on those three surveys.
The Tee Bay bird survey shows increasing species richness as habitat structure becomes more complex; bats and aquatic invertebrates similarly show significant gains in their respective surveys, demonstrating multi-taxa responses to habitat management.
Series 6 Episode 2 Chris Clark at Nethergill Associates
Q: So tell me what SMO is and how it works.
MSO, or Maximum Sustainable Output, is the optimal balance where land management and energy from nature are used efficiently to sustain farm profitability without excessive inputs, aiming for a sweet spot rather than chasing yield alone.

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What is Tree Amble about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on practical conservation and regenerative farming, highlighting how land managers restore woodlands, implement agroforestry, coppicing, and wood pastures, and connect ecological health with local economies. Across episodes, conversations span ancient woodlands, biodiversity, soil biology, and the social dynamics of working with farmers, volunteers, and communities to rebuild landscapes. Noteworthy themes include cross-border farming practices, community-led habitat restoration, and innovative local food systems that tie ecological goals to livelihoods. Listeners can expect thoughtful, experience-driven discussions that bridge rigorous ecology with real-world farming and land-management challenges, often illustrated w... more

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Recent guests on Tree Amble include:

1. Luke Barley
2. Edward Mills
3. Regan Blacker
4. Lucy Dunn
5. John Hodgson
6. Joe Harper
7. Sam Ansell
8. Emily Gent

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