March MiniPod (Beavers, Western Forest & Communities and nature)
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Welcome to our March MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in about 15 minutes.
In this episode we're joined by Dave Slater, Regional Director for Natural England for the South West of England, and we explore...
- Whether beavers are a force for good after the news that the UK Government has announced its commitment to reintroducing beavers into the wild.
- The creation of the Western Forest – the first new national forest in 30 years.
- How we ensure nature has an enduring impact and changes – like the ones above – aren’t forced on people.
Planet Possible is grateful to Atkins Réalis for supporting the podcast.
Want to find out more about the topics in the show? Click the links below...
https://connectingtheculm.com/
https://www.wenp.org.uk/priority-programmes/western-forest
https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2024/06/PWS-statsnotice-20jun24-FINAL.pdf
Credits
Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland
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