Ep 245 - Folklore and Neo-Enclosure w/ Nik Elvy
From The Forest School Podcast by Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden
May 11, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 2 · Episode 245
About this episode
Nik Elvy discusses neo-enclosure, folk traditions, and their impact on contemporary society.
In this podcast, Nik Elvy, an artist, outdoor educator, and researcher, shares insights on neo-enclosure, folk traditions, and the impact of history on contemporary society. We explored themes of land access, cultural heritage, and social justice, offering a deep dive into how history and folklore shape our present and future. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 01:18 Nick Elvie's Background and Recent Work 03:01 Understanding Neo-Enclosure: Definitions and Examples 04:59 Green Spaces, Parking, and Neo-Enclosure 06:48 Community Spaces and Exclusion 09:01 Meeting with the Secretary of State on Poverty 11:55 Poverty, Epigenetics, and Family History 15:56 Historical Land Rights and Enclosure Movements 20:02 Folklore, Folk Practices, and Cultural Heritage 29:54 The Folk Renaissance and Cultural Appropriation 39:57 Community Engagement and Folk Traditions 50:05 Contemporary Challenges: Gentrification and Cultural Loss 57:58 The Role of Outdoor Education and Land Access 01:00:00 Closing Remarks and Resources Folklorican on Substack - https://folklorican.substack.com/ Folkloric on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/folkloric
People in this episode
Hosts: Lewis Ames, Wem Southerden
Guest: Nik Elvy
Topics covered
- neo-enclosure
- folk traditions
- land access
- cultural heritage
- social justice
- gentrification
- outdoor education
Keywords
- neo-enclosure
- folk traditions
- land access
- cultural heritage
- social justice
- gentrification
- outdoor education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Folklorican, Folkloric
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