# 145. Helping Farming Communities Rewild Their Land - Ray, Hometree

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Podcast: [Book of Leaves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-of-leaves-16502)
Published: 2026-09-14T17:25:59+00:00
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Ray Ó Foghlú is the Engagement and Education officer with the charity Hometree . He runs the farmer engagement side of the Illaun Farm-Forest Alliance so we delved into ways in which farmers can access supports to rewild their land in Ireland. We also chat about the art project Dinnseanachas they are currently running. You can donate to their work here or stay up to date with them on Instagram @hometreecharity. As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram , Blue Sky or Facebook , leave us a review, and share with a friend. Support via Vinted , Patreon / Buy Me A Coffee or my short film crowdfundr is here 💕 [02:25] Ray introduces himself and the journey into working for Hometree [07:30] What Ray hopes the land of Ireland will look like [11:50] Hometree’s goals [16:05] Hometree and the Irish language [19:05] The dinnseanachas project [26:15] How to get involved with Hometree [27:25] The supports available to farmers in Ireland if they want to give land back to nature and how they can apply for it [32:45] Ray’s thoughts on communicating for nature [37:00] Ray’s favourite nature moments [40:45] Imagining the future Also mentioned: Maeve Stone Interview  Email your TDs about the public transport fare increase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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