What does it take to bring an ancient forest back from the brink?

Meet Alan Watson Featherstone, the 'godfather of rewilding', who made a public promise to dedicate his life to restoring Scotland's lost Caledonian pine forests, and kept it. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey, the story behind Trees for Life, and how Glen Affric became one of the most breathtaking rewilded landscapes in the UK.

We speak with author, forager, ethnobotanist and research herbalist Mo Wilde about reclaiming wild food knowledge and reconnecting with the landscapes around us. We discuss Mo’s journey into foraging, living off wild food for a year, land rights, gut health, and why food sovereignty matters now more than ever. A reminder that nourishment and medicine still grow freely all around us, if we know where (and how) to look.

We wanted to take a look back on all of our favorite Earth to Humans episodes that we produced in 2024. From redefining wilderness to the deepest parts of the ocean, the stories we got to tell this year continue to inspire and motivate us, especially as we prepare to navigate a murky future filled with uncertainty and inevitable environmental hurdles.