Episode 167: Paul Lister on Rewilding Scotland’s Highlands at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

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Paul Lister discusses his efforts in rewilding Scotland's Highlands through various ecological restoration practices.

Paul Lister, founder of the European Nature Trust and owner of Alladale Wilderness Reserve in Scotland, has spent 20 years restoring 23,000 acres through reforestation, peatland restoration, and deer management. He advocates for reducing meat consumption, addressing population growth, and redirecting wealth toward nature restoration, demonstrating through tourism and immersive experiences that rewilding degraded landscapes […] Read full article: Episode 167: Paul Lister on Rewilding Scotland’s Highlands at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

People in this episode

Guest: Paul Lister

Topics covered

• rewilding
• nature restoration
• sustainability
• land management
• ecotourism

Keywords

• rewilding
• Scotland
• Alladale Wilderness Reserve
• nature restoration
• ecotourism
• peatland restoration
• deer management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Nature Trust

Places: Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Scotland

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