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Food Forest Podcast

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Food Forest Podcast
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    Food Forest Podcast: Chris Evans โ€“ From Fukuoka to Nepal: food forest lessons learned

    06/05/2026 | 50 mins.
    In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Chris Evans about his journey from the UK to Nepal and how community forestry and permaculture reshaped his understanding of regeneration. Chris shares why real change begins with commitment and connection, and how degraded land can be restored into abundant agro-ecosystems when ecology, culture, and ethics come together. A grounded and hopeful conversation about land stewardship, education, and community-led regeneration.
    #FoodForestPodcast #CommunityForestry #Permaculture #Regeneration #Agroforestry
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    Food Forest Podcast: Jyde Hamoonga โ€“ How farmers regenerate Africa with food forests

    29/04/2026 | 49 mins.
    Host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Jyde Hamoonga from World Vision Zambia about Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and its transformative impact on degraded landscapes. They discuss community engagement, youth innovation, policy integration, and local champions restoring soil, water, and biodiversity across Zambia.
    #FMNR #FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #Zambia #CommunityForestry #SustainableFarming #Permaculture #SoilHealth #EnvironmentalRestoration #YouthInAgriculture
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    Food Forest Podcast: Brad Lancaster โ€“ Regenerating Life in the Driest Landscapes

    22/04/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Brad Lancaster about restoring some of the driest landscapes on Earth. Brad shares his expertise in rainwater harvesting, planting native food-producing species, and designing microclimates that encourage abundance. The conversation explores community involvement, learning from mistakes, and applying indigenous knowledge to create resilient, thriving ecosystems even in harsh environments.
    #FoodForestPodcast #RegenerativeAgriculture #RainwaterHarvesting #Permaculture #FoodForests #SustainableLandManagement
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    Food Forest Podcast: Peter Bane โ€“ Why most intentional (food forest) communities fail

    15/04/2026 | 1h
    Peter Bane, permaculture elder and founder of Permaculture Activist, shares 30+ years of experience building eco-villages and intentional communities across North America. He explores the real-life challenges of communal living โ€“ from finances and conflict to intergenerational collaboration โ€“ and why permaculture works best when people and place come first.
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    Food Forest Podcast: Pippa Chapman โ€“ Transform your backyard lawn into a food forest

    08/04/2026 | 1h
    In this episode, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with Pippa Chapman, RHS-trained gardener and permaculture designer, about her journey from conventional, manicured gardens to wild, productive food forests. Pippa explains how permaculture gardens can stay resilient in drought, what itโ€™s like to design forest gardens on private estates, and how awards and recognition have helped her share regenerative ideas more widely. She also talks about balancing beauty, productivity, play, and family life in real gardens โ€“ and how a hopeful vision, plus a willingness to learn from mistakes, can transform both landscapes and communities.

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About Food Forest Podcast

Food Forest Podcast with Louis De Jaeger inspires and informs about the possibilities, challenges, and best practices of food forests. We explore how to create resilient ecosystems by diving into topics such as agroforestry, forest gardening, syntropic agriculture, trees, water, fungi, climate, communities, buildings, and desertification. Through expert conversations and real-life stories, we uncover practical insights and visionary ideas to help regenerate landscapes and reconnect people with nature. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒ
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