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Through the Trees - 'An Introduction' podcast series is a collection of short two minute episodes talking about a species of tree sharing facts about ecology, characteristics and folklore.
This episode has also been submitted into the Rode Microphone competition in June 2021. Fingers crossed!
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Today I am talking to Mike Toms from the British Trust for Ornithology about the their weekly Garden BirdWatch project, the changing bird populations and the amazing alternative wilding work at Knepp in Sussex.
How each garden makes a difference to wildlife Advice about what food to put out for birds The amazing wilding work at Knepp in Sussex summarising data collected from the 2020 garden bird reportThe book Mike talks about is:
Collins Bird Guide: The Most Complete Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
Visit the British Trust for Ornithology website here.
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Hi, I’m Holly and welcome to my Podcast Through the trees, where I talk to my guests about a whole range of nature based subjects.
Today I am talking to Susan Jones about why ringing birds is important, what we can all do in our gardens to help wildlife and the best place for Barn Owl boxes.
I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for tuning in.
The book Susan mentions is The Barn Owl by Colin R. Shawyer.
Find out more on the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary website here.
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Today I am talking to The Woodland Trust’s Ancient Woodland Restoration Project Manager Dean Kirkland about what makes a healthy woodland, the importance of hedgerows and how to spot ash dieback plus a lot more.
I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for tuning in.
The book Dean mentions is Ancient Woodlands by Oliver Rackham.
You can find the Woodland Trust here:
Instagram & Website
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We all know that being outside is great for our health and today I am talking to Katie Rees about how being outdoors in green spaces is good for our wellbeing, why connecting with nature at all ages is important and about the art of coppicing. Katie set up Kindle Woods as a space for people of all ages to come and be at one with nature.
The authors Katie mentions are Thich nhat hanh and Jon Kabat Zinn.
You can find Kindle Woods here.
Instagram @kindlewoods_cic
Website - kindlewoods
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In this episode of Through the Trees I am talking to Mell Harrison about the theories of Earth Education, our connection with Nature and the importance of Forest Schools. I hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for tuning in.
You can find the books Mell mentions here: 'Forest School in Practice For All Ages' by Sara Knight
Her two websites she mentions are:
kindaforestschool.com and greenlighttrust.org
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So snakes might have a negative reputation, but please don't let that stop you from listening to this interesting podcast where I am talking to Chris Gilbert, Wildlife Conservation Enthusiast and Animal Management Teacher. We talk about how snakes are often mis-represented, what we can do to protect them and why they are an important species to ecosystems throughout the world.
The book Chris mentions is: Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide by Philippe Geniez
Check out Chris's Viva La Venom Instagram page here.
To find out more about Holly, visit her website here.
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This conversation is with outdoor advocate Debbie North. We talk about the importance of access to green spaces for everyone, walking in her all terrain wheelchair in the Yorkshire Dales, which isn't actually in Yorkshire and how nature has impacted her life. Debbie, struck down with spinal degeneration has an array of wheelchairs which she can use to access places throughout the UK and she is passionate about sharing her stories to get more people outdoors.
To get in contact with Debs you can find her on Instagram here.
To find out more about Holly, visit her website here.
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Today I am talking to Cain Scrimgeour, Naturalist and Wildlife filmmaker about the importance of nature documentaries and why the Kittiwakes in North Shields need protecting. Cain chats about how his love of nature and bird watching started and that we really don't have to travel far to find wild life, there truly is more on your doorstep than you realise, you just have to be patience and take it slow.
The book Cain mentions is: English Pastoral by James Rebanks.
To follow Cain's work visit here and to follow Wild Intrigue visit here.
To find out more about Holly, visit her website here.
