A SUMMARY OF OUR FEELDNOTES

Attending Go Falkland 2024, particularly the talk Solving the Land-Use Jigsaw by SEDA (Scottish Ecological Design Association), left us much to chew on. In a world where land, food systems, and rural communities are tangled in a complex web of systemic challenges, it's clear that our approach to designing rural futures needs to evolve.

We're talking about much more than just fields and forests—this is about how we live, work, and eat in a world where those fundamental processes are often disconnected from each other. Here are some key takeaways from the event and thoughts on what's next for rural place-making.