Planning the Wild

Rachel Franchina

Welcome to Planning the Wild, the podcast designed for U.S. Forest Service professionals and partners working to enhance outdoor recreation experiences on national forest lands in the Pacific Northwest. Each episode offers practical strategies, expert interviews, and field-based insights to support effective planning and management of recreation resources. From navigating NEPA and forest planning processes to designing sustainable infrastructure and managing visitor use, this show helps you support the outdoor recreation economy, public access and stewardship goals. Whether you're new to recreation planning or a seasoned specialist, this is your resource for making smart, informed decisions that serve both people and the land.

No. of episodes: 13
Latest episode: 2026-04-17
Science Sports Nature Wilderness

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Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Planning the Wild?

There are 13 episodes avaiable of Planning the Wild.

What is Planning the Wild about?

We have categorized Planning the Wild as:

Science
Sports
Nature
Wilderness

Where can you listen to Planning the Wild?

Planning the Wild is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Planning the Wild start?

The first episode of Planning the Wild that we have available was released 28 July 2025.

Who creates the podcast Planning the Wild?

Planning the Wild is produced and created by Rachel Franchina.