Paul Powlesland

Join Jon Stokes, Director of Science and Research at the Tree Council, Sonia Dümpelmann, a landscape historian and author, and Paul Powlesland, barrister and founder of Lawyers for Nature, as they discuss the urgent need to protect urban trees. They explore the historical significance of street trees, how communities are rallying to save them from development, and the coalition of nature and law in advocating for tree rights. Find out how local initiatives and heartfelt protests are making waves in the battle for greener cities!

Paul Powlesland, a barrister and lawyer for nature, discusses nature guardianship, activism, and challenges in caring for land and rivers. He explores 'Nature Rights' and an ecosystem of interventions to change human-nature relationships. The podcast emphasizes the importance of personal connections with nature and becoming guardians to protect and restore it.