Make Old Growth Forests Again with Dr. Grey Coupland

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Grey Coupland, a researcher and educator on Miyawaki forests, also known as pocket forests and tiny forests. We chat about some of the practices they take in her area of Australia where the native soils are very unique, as well as some of the surprises that have come up during her time working in this quickly evolving space. 
Pocket Forests WA plants Miyawaki forests or 'pocket' forests as part of a  dedicated science program run from the Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University. The research investigates the ecology and restoration potential of pocket forests in the Australian context.
The program also engages citizen scientists through a dedicated science outreach program. The outreach program brings pocket forests into schools where the children plant their very own Miyawaki forest right in their school grounds. As part of the outreach program, the children monitor their pocket forests every month with ecologist and urban forest maker, Dr Grey Coupland, from Harry Butler Institute, becoming citizen scientists and hopefully inspiring the next generation of scientists and eco-warriors.
 
You can learn more about their work on Instagram at @pocketforestsWA and as well as at: https://pocketforestswa.org/
 
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