Grange Project

Wilder Podcast

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Chloe is a clinical psychologist. Tom is a former British Army officer. In 2023 they bought 80 acres of intensive farmland in rural Monmouthshire and started rewilding it. The Wilder Podcast is the conversation that came next, and it has grown beyond the land. Every fortnight, we talk to the people thinking seriously about the systems we have built, and the ones we need next. Rewilding scientists and conservation founders. Regenerative farmers and food security experts. Economists, ecologists, psychologists, community builders, the occasional well-placed contrarian. The connecting thread is si...

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Ep. 005: Growing Change: Julia Hailes MBE on Peat, Wilding and Biodiversity 31.08.2023 53:48

In this episode, we are delighted to share that we have not one, but two fantastic guests. Firstly, we're joined by Benedict Macdonald, CEO of Restore, to share the announcement of our partnership, his reflections on the Grange Project and the exciting concept of ‘reflowering’. However, the episode's focal point is a really informative interview with Julia Hailes MBE, who emphasises the impact of...

Ep. 004: Biodiversity: The Silent Crisis with Prof Tom Crowther 16.08.2023 50:32

In this episode we interview Professor Tom Crowther, renowned ecologist at the forefront of biodiversity research. Tom paints a vivid picture of biodiversity loss, aptly termed the 'silent crisis,' and sheds light on its intrinsic link to human existence and the human activities that are contributing to its depletion. The discussion then moves into the fantastic work of the Crowther Labs, includin...

Ep. 003: The Rising Tide of Climate (in)Security With Lt Gen Richard Nugee 02.08.2023 54:21

In this episode, we discuss Tom's evolution to a 'reluctant eco-warrior' and co-founder of the Grange Project. We were then privileged to be joined by Lt Gen Richard Nugee who introduced us to the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach report he authored about the importance of a climate prepared defence force. We discuss the concerns an average British citizen should harbour about t...

Ep. 002: Our Warming World: Mark Lynas on Climate Change and the Power of Accountability 02.08.2023 45:19

In this episode, Chloe introduces herself and her personal journey to the Grange Project. Tom and Chloe then interview Mark Lynas (British author and environmental activist) about the current realities of our climate crisis - the fact that we're unlikely to maintain global warming to 1.5 degrees and the severe implications of reaching 2 degrees. Mark underscores the pivotal role humans play in con...

Ep. 001: The Grange Project: Restoring Nature on Our 80 Acre Farm 02.08.2023 28:56

In this episode, Chloe and Tom introduce everyone to the Wilder podcast and what listeners may expect from the first three foundational episodes, they also talk about how they ended up rewilding an 80-acre farm in Wales, the purposes of the Grange Project and how to ensure it’s financially sustainable. Your Hosts Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/ Chloe Constable: https://ww...

Meet the 'Wilder' Podcast: Your Gateway to Rewilding and Sustainable Living 29.06.2023 8:57

Welcome to the trailer episode of the Wilder podcast, where your hosts Tom and Chloe introduce themselves, the podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. [00:00:26] Tom and Chloe are a husband-and-wife duo, parents of three, and are ready to embark on their exciting new adventure with the Wilder podcast and the Grange Project. Baby Eleanor, their youngest, makes a special guest appearance!...