Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we address the limits of our planet's resources.

From climate change to species extinction, we cover the toughest challenges with leading experts and celebrated thinkers. You'll hear diverse views, as we try to find common ground in how to fix our most pressing global crises.

This week it's all about forestry.

Ciaran Fallon, Marina Conway, and Jim Lawlor discuss the future of Ireland’s forests.

Graham Fox explains Amundi’s new initiative to plant native trees in County Wicklow.

And Professor Michael Mann is the guest this week for 'My Green Life' - as he talks about standing up in the face of climate deniers for over 20 years.

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