On the final show of the year, Prof. Fraser Mitchell from Trinity College Dublin joins us to discuss a possible stand of native scot's pine that was discovered in the Burren, the importance of genetic provenance and the complexities of conservation in a changing environment.

The Broad Leaf podcast, where we talking about Ireland's native woodlands, their species and their stories. This is the pilot episode, introducing the show and from now on, every second Tuesday new episodes will air.

Theme music: 'Evening Chorus' by Cosmo Sheldrake