About this episode
Sharing the wisdom generated over recent years of wilder farming on a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms, Lyn Cassell’s reflects on the importance of connection to the land, holistic living and the principles of wilder regenerative farming. We leave inspired and full of admiration for the pioneering work at Lynbreck Croft, we hope you do too?Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Our GuestLynn was working in the south east of England for the National Trust where she met Sandra, and they connected over their shared vision to live closer to the land – raise our own animals, grow our own produce and be as self-sufficient as possible. That vision has grown into Lynbreck Croft, a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms from which they have created a new rural, vibrant enterprise. They firmly believe that working with natural processes and in harmony with nature is the only way to run our business and to live our lives.Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/lynbreckcroftGrange Project Contact & Social MediaEmail: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Listen out for:[00:00:00] Tom and Chloe update on rewilding interventions on the Grange Project, including ‘leaky woody debris’ and mud (where it’s wanted and where it’s not).[00:06:40] Introduction to our guest and Lynbeck Croft, before being joined by the fantastic Lyn Cassells.[00:12:03] Reflections on the balance between a ‘busy life’ and a ‘full life’. [00:14:25] We discuss the principles of ‘regenerative wilder farming’, including responding to the land, mob grazing and the role of grazing animals in regeneration. [00:26:44] Exploration of the root cause behind why we need to rewild; the loss of our
