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The Nature Library: how stories connect people with nature, with Christina Riley
Make Space For Nature
10/06/22 • 22 min
In this episode NatureScot staff Fiona Leith and Claire Gordon chat to Christina Riley the founder of the Nature Library, a pop-up nature library which travels to festivals and events around Scotland.
Christina explains how the book collection has evolved, and why taking stories to local communities is helping more people appreciate and make space for nature, particularly during Scotland’s Year of Storytelling 2022.
Christina also explains how now, more than ever, as the climate and nature crises become more apparent, nature writing is touching all of our lives and why we all need to take immediate action and make a difference.
Further reading:
Scotland's Year of Storytelling 2022
Or follow @thenaturelib on Twitter to find out where the library will be touring next.
Coastal erosion and the impact of climate change on our Dynamic Coast, with Alistair Rennie
Make Space For Nature
11/08/21 • 22 min
This week we chat with Alistair Rennie, NatureScot’s Dynamic Coast Project Manager and Geodiversity Advice Manager. He explains the link between climate change and coastal erosion, and how the Dynamic Coast project will help Scotland’s coast and assets adapt to our future climate.
He also has some really encouraging ways we can recharge, enjoy nature on our doorstep and make more space for nature, every day.
Further information on the Dynamic Coast project: https://www.dynamiccoast.com/
Greening the Grey - Nature-based solutions #2
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12/17/19 • 7 min
Welcome to Scotland’s urban environment – which, contrary to many people’s expectations, is a flourishing place for wildlife. Gain an insight into how ‘Green Infrastructure’ - our green spaces, street trees, parks and paths - all play their part in connecting people with nature, and how it contributes to wider habitat networks through our towns and cities.
Join Phil Baarda from Scottish Natural Heritage as he hears from colleagues Arthur Keller and Fiona Strachan on the positive effects their programme of green infrastructure improvements is having across Scotland. They reflect on their work to date and how green infrastructure is benefiting our cities, inhabitants, climate change and wildlife – all at the same time.
Where do we go from here? A post-COP26 discussion with Debbie Bassett and Eileen Stuart
Make Space For Nature
12/08/21 • 30 min
Debbie Bassett, NatureScot’s Climate Change and COP Coordinator, returns to our podcast series, along with Eileen Stuart, NatureScot’s Deputy Director of Nature & Climate Change, to give us a post-COP26 roundup.
We hear what it was like to be on the ground at the event held in Glasgow last month, and how nature-based solutions to climate change are a huge focus for many of the attendees. Debbie and Eileen also provide an insight into discussions they had with other delegates from around the world, and share some of their most memorable moments from the conference.
As well as encouraging us all to get outdoors as often as we can, they also provide ways they manage to make more space for nature in their lives. A few ideas we could all copy!
Gardening for nature in spring, with Marianne Sandison and Fiona Leith
Make Space For Nature
05/13/22 • 21 min
In this episode two NatureScot colleagues chat about their personal experiences of making space for nature in their lives. Keen gardeners Fiona Leith and Marianne Sandison provide top gardening tips and discuss the healing power of the natural world.
Spring is the perfect time to start the green fingered journey or to refine gardening skills, and they also highlight that even without a garden there's still plenty everyone can do. From volunteering to simply developing a deeper appreciation of nature through our senses, together we can help fight nature loss and climate change.
Read more:
Marianne mentions nature relevant accounts she follows on Twitter: @morethanweeds encourages us to embrace weeds and the wilderness, the Dandelion Appreciation Society @DandelionAppre1, and @urbanponds_101 for anyone who likes newts and frogs.
Top ways to Make Space For Nature in spring
Plantlife's No Mow May campaign
Named by nature: exploring the Gaelic roots of Scotland's landscapes and wildlife, with Roddy Maclean
Make Space For Nature
02/25/25 • 24 min
Join us as we chat with Roddy Maclean, a celebrated Gaelic journalist and educator. Together, we uncover the profound ties between the Gaelic language and Scotland's natural world.
Roddy shares his unique path from lowland Scotland to Tasmania and back again, where his roots in Applecross ignited a lifelong passion for indigenous languages and their connection to the land and the sea.
He demonstrates how Gaelic helps us understand and protect Scotland's nature, and explains why keeping Gaelic alive matters for both our culture and our understanding of Scotland's landscapes today.
More Information:
Roddy Maclean - Scotland's Nature blog
Make Space For Nature (Gaelic)
A’ tighinn gu nàdarra: a’ rùrach fhreumhan Gàidhlig ann an cruthan-tìre is fiadh-bheatha na h-Alba, còmhla ri Ruairidh MacIlleathain
Thig nar cuideachd ’s sinn a’ bruidhinn ri Ruairidh MacIlleathain, a tha na fhear-naidheachd ’s fhear-teagaisg cliùiteach. Bidh sinn a’ meòrachadh air na dlùth-cheanglaichean eadar a’ Ghàidhlig ’s saoghal nàdarra na h-Alba.
Bidh Ruairidh ag innse dhuinn mun t-slighe shònraichte aige bhon Ghalldachd gu Tasmania agus air ais, far an do las a fhreuman ris a’ Chòmraich an dealas aige fad a bheatha airson chànanan dùthchasach ’s ceanglaichean cànanach ris an tìr ’s a’ mhuir.
Bidh e a’ cur an cèill mar a bhios a’ Ghàidhlig gar cuideachadh gus nàdar na h-Alba a thuigsinn agus a dhìon, agus bidh e a’ mìneachadh carson a tha e cudromach a’ Ghàidhlig a chumail beò an dà chuid air math ar cultair ’s ar tuigse air cruthan-tìre na h-Alba san latha an-diugh.
Barrachd fiosrachaidh:
Roddy Maclean Ruairidh MacIlleathain - blogaichean Scotland's Nature
Genetic diversity and its importance in fighting climate change and nature loss, with David O’Brien
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11/24/21 • 18 min
David O’Brien, NatureScot’s Biodiversity Evidence and Reporting Manager, explains what genetic diversity is and how it can help fight the twin crises of climate change and nature loss.
Highlighting examples of relevant projects, both here in Scotland and much further afield in Benghazi, David talks passionately about the potential implications for the future of many species.
A keen amphibian spotter and citizen scientist, David provides practical tips as to how we can all make more space for nature, and encourages us all to have a fondness for frogs! An enlightening listen.
How climate change is affecting our weird and wonderful weather, with Dr Heather Reid
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11/04/21 • 24 min
Well known for her weather forecasting with the Met Office and BBC Scotland, Heather was recently appointed to NatureScot's Board.
Throughout her career she's witnessed significant changes in our weather. We discuss the direct impact of climate change and the significance of STEM in understanding these changes. With a focus on hope for the future, Heather highlights what we can all do to make space for nature and reduce our carbon footprint. A really inspiring listen!
Fabulous Flows - Nature-based solutions #1
Make Space For Nature
11/28/19 • 13 min
Welcome to the Flow Country, one of the world's last wild places, stretching across Caithness and Sutherland in the far north of Scotland. Gain an insight into Flows to the Future project, an ambitious project which is restoring areas of blanket bog in the heart of the Flow Country. This is a globally significant site, with a UNESCO World Heritage status in reach, equaling the status of the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. This podcast demonstrates the importance of peatland to our environment and explains why the Flows area is unique.
Join Phil Baarda from Scottish Natural Heritage as he exchanges thoughts with colleagues Andrew Coupar and Ian Mitchell from our Golspie office. They look at the achievements of the partnership project as it nears completion, our knowledge of the role of peat and carbon storage and upcoming ways to connect people to this precious habitat.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Make Space For Nature have?
Make Space For Nature currently has 57 episodes available.
What topics does Make Space For Nature cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Conservation, Climate Change, Nature, Wildlife, Podcasts, Science and Natural.
What is the most popular episode on Make Space For Nature?
The episode title 'Coastal erosion and the impact of climate change on our Dynamic Coast, with Alistair Rennie' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Make Space For Nature?
The average episode length on Make Space For Nature is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Make Space For Nature released?
Episodes of Make Space For Nature are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Make Space For Nature?
The first episode of Make Space For Nature was released on Sep 5, 2019.
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