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154. Exploring a marvellous wildlife haven on Dartmoor and discussing the marvels of soil

154. Exploring a marvellous wildlife haven on Dartmoor and discussing the marvels of soil

FromThe Plodcast


154. Exploring a marvellous wildlife haven on Dartmoor and discussing the marvels of soil

FromThe Plodcast

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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Explore a magical wildlife haven tucked in a fold on the edge of Dartmoor. Meet Tony Bayliss of the Langaford Farm Charitable Trust who manages the site; soil scientist Tim Harrod (pictured) and Hannah Bowley of the British Society of Soils Science – and hear how the more we understand about soil, the better we can plan farming to be both profitable and sensitive to wildlife.Plus we hunt for the magical marsh fritillary butterfly and wander through meadows of stunning orchids.Back in the studio, the team celebrate their recent PPA Podcast of the Year award by testing English sparkling wine and French champagne. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jul 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

BBC Countryfile Magazine brings you The Plodcast - a weekly escape to the British countryside with fascinating guests and the wonders of the great outdoors.Enjoy a new escape into the countryside every Tuesday and wind down with our Sound Escapes on a Friday.Find out more about us at www.countryfile.comSubscribe to the print version of BBC Countryfile Magazine at https://www.buysubscriptions.com/print/bbc-countryfile-magazine-subscription Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.