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The past of sustainability - Sweden

We often assume sustainability is a modern invention, but history is full of long-term environmental thinking... Even when the original plans didn't pan out as expected. In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Sweden's Visingsö Oak Forest, where the Swedish Navy planted over 300,000 oak trees two centuries ago to secure timber for future ships. However, things didn't go exactly as planned. Listen to this episode to hear the full story.

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We often assume sustainability is a modern invention, but history is full of long-term environmental thinking... Even when the original plans didn't pan out as expected. In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Sweden's Visingsö Oak Forest, where the Swedish Navy planted over 300,000 oak trees two centuries ago to secure timber for future ships. However, things didn't go exactly as planned. Listen to this episode to hear the full story.