This episode marks a special one year anniversary for Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast.

Chris has a gift for you in way of a tricky conundrum for you to have a go at:

Today, Sunday the first of September, I am safe. Why should I be worried tomorrow, the second of September and why shouldn't I worried tomorrow, the second of September?

Answers can be emailed to chris@countrysidepodcast.co.uk

Chris introduces Matthew Gudgin his favourite woodland butterfly. The pair discuss the amount of rainwater recorded in the county and Chris explains what this means for sycamore trees.

The pair drive to successional wood to look at the devastating impact of grey squirrels at High Ash Farm.

Back at the farm truck Chris and Matthew answer questions about ragwort and watercourses.

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