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Carbon Copy PodcastProtect Our ShoresWhen we think of protecting nature, we almost always think of forests, meadows, rivers and lakes – and the animals that reside in them. But nature extends way beyond the tide line. Beneath the waves there are habitats and species that not only enrich our lives, but are fundamental to them. In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast we connect the dots between the land and sea, and explore how work to restore marine ecosystems has benefits for both people and planet. Listen to hear: How marine species like seagrass, kelp and oyst...2025-06-0626 min
Planet PossibleMarch MiniPod (Beavers, Western Forest & Communities and nature)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 endur...2025-03-2714 min
Wilder PodcastEp. 030: Tor to Shore - Landscape Level RecoveryThere is a vision in Cornwall, one of large scale nature recovery from land to sea. In this episode we hear the story and the vision of ‘Tor to Shore’, eloquently described by Matt Walpole, CEO of Cornwall Wildlife Trust. We discuss unexpected challenges (looking at you beavers), the importance of joined up landscapes and the power of community engagement. Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Grange Project Contact & Social Media:Email: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grang...2024-10-1549 min
Carbon Copy PodcastAll Nature: Heal The WildIn this, the first episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast’s latest series, All Nature, we meet Jan Stannard and Dan Hill, of charity Heal Rewilding, at their first site on the outskirts of Frome in Somerset. We reveal the worrying state of nature in the UK, and how Jan and her colleagues felt compelled to address this. We discover the huge ambition of Heal Rewilding to create nature rich environments in every county of England, and we hear about the amazing network of different people and organisations working to renew and restore nature across the UK. "...2024-09-2025 min
Buccaneer for Wildlife PodcastThe Spectacular Shoreline with Zeni HaytonHello listeners!
Welcome to Series 2, Episode 3 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast!
For today’s episode i spoke to the beautiful Zeni Hayton, who wears many hats in the marine conservation world - She volunteers her time at Cornwall Wildlife Trust as Shoresearch Project Coordinator, rescues live-stranded animals with Marine Mammal Medic for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), works with her local community as part of Newquay Marine Group and Ranger for Newquay Wild Adventures! We took a trip down Zeni’s personal conservation journey from growing up, university experiences and volunteering in the marine sector...2024-04-061h 05
Buccaneer for Wildlife PodcastSeries 2, Episode 1: The Awakening of Ancient Woodlands with Lucy Grabe - Watson
Hello listeners!
Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1 of Buccaneer for Wildlife Podcast! For the first episode of 2024 i talk to tree lover, campaigner, woodland trust 2023 Igniting Innovation Winner and founder of Ancient Woodland UK, Lucy Grabe - Watson! We talk about where Lucy’s journey began in activism for the natural world, her current campaign with Woodland Trust UK and an insight into what makes an ancient woodland ancient and why they are so irreplaceable!
If you would like to learn more about Lucy’s work with the Woodland Trust and ancient woodlands, head over t...2024-01-1720 min
The Wild Cornwall PodcastSpecial episode: Rewilding. Our last hope or a current craze?Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s panel discussion event, which took place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Heartlands, Pool to discuss "Rewilding. Our last hope or a current craze?"
The speakers on the panel were as follows:
• Cheryl Marriott - Head of Conservation, Cornwall Wildlife Trust
• Benedict Macdonald – Television Producer, Nature Writer and Conservationist
• Chris Jones - Organic Livestock Farmer, Woodland Valley Farm
• Dr Sarah Crowley – Senior Lecturer in Human and Animal Geography, University of Exeter.
Each speaker brings their own unique experiences and expertise in relation to the question.
...2023-04-271h 15
Buccaneer for Wildlife PodcastEpisode #6: The Mysteries of Microplastics with Michelle CostelloHello listeners!
This months episode is all about the little things, microplastics!
I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle Costello, also known as Smartie Lids on the Beach for the first time and we had a great chat. We discuss where it all started for Michelle, what she does to spread awareness of plastic pollution along the Cornish coast and how her passion for wildlife and conservation has driven her to where she is in life now.
Follow Michelle Costello:
Smartie Lids on the Beach Website - https://www.smartielidsonthebeach.co.uk/about
Smartie Lids on the Beach Instagram - ht...2023-02-1047 min
Buccaneer for Wildlife PodcastEpisode #4: The Wonderful Wild Winter with Lucy LuckFor my last episode of 2022, it's just me and you listener!
I talk about what Winter Wildlife you can expect to see over the colder months from Mega Fauna sightings to Lego on the beach!
While wrapping up with some eco tips to have a sustainable festive period.
Links
Sea Quest South West: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/seaquest-southwest
Upcoming Sea Quest Survey: https://fb.me/e/3I1sB8k9H
Lego Lost at Sea Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adrift-Curious-Tale-Lego-Lost/dp/1913491196
Marine Stranding Network: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/at-sea/marine-strandings-network
Shark Trust - Th...2022-12-1033 min
Buccaneer for Wildlife PodcastEpisode #3: The Marvels of Mounts Bay with David EdmondsThis episode I spoke to chairman of local volunteer marine group, Mounts Bay Marine Group David Edmonds (and Monty the dog!)
In this episode we cover who the group are, what do they do, how you can get involved and so much more!
Follow Mounts Bay Marine Group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountsbaymarinegroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountsBayMarineGroup
Website: https://mountsbaymarinegroup.com/
Email Mounts Bay Marine Group: Mountsbaymarine@gmail.com
Positive Step Towards a Green Future conference and Exhbition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-steps-towards-a-green-future-tickets-431614319047?fbclid=IwAR1yzWCOZkV6qPFIPfUKErEXTQ50OwDXqfJ5c4uREot6boZVu_WWDyltQHw
If you'd like to...2022-11-2448 minThe Wild Cornwall PodcastEpisode #5: Cornwall Beaver ProjectTom interviews Tom Shelley, Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Manager, about beavers, the amazing ‘eco-engineers’.
Find out more about Beaver Walks at Woodland Valley Farm: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/our-conservation-work/on-land/cornwall-beaver-project
Donate to our urgent land appeal:
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/appeals/match-appeal-land-purchase-helman-tor-nature-reserve
Become a member: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/support-us/become-member-cornwall-wildlife-trust
2022-06-2942 minThe Wild Cornwall PodcastEpisode #4: Helman Tor and RewildingCallum Deveney, Head of Nature Reserves, tells Tom all about rewilding, rare species and why Cornwall Wildlife Trust are so excited about a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy more land at Helman Tor.
In this episode Lucy and Tom also reflect on the wonderful things to look out for as the summer arrives with June. They discuss 30 Days Wild and the exciting prospect of seeing beavers.
Donate to our urgent land appeal:
https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/appeals/match-appeal-land-purchase-helman-tor-nature-reserve
Sign up to 30 Days Wild nature challenge: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk...2022-06-0620 min
Restore Our Planet PodcastRestore Our Planet Podcast #22 Britain's Returning Bottlenose Dolphins: Abby CrosbyFollowing a decrease in the polluting of marine systems which went on for decades, bottlenose dolphins clung to Britain's coasts. They are now tentatively making a comeback. Today I am joined by Abby Crosby from Cornwall Wildlife Trust to discuss the species and other marine life in the area as well as how proud communities are playing such as crucial part. Cornwall Wildlife Trust: https://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/Restore Our Planet donate page and other links: https://restoreourplanet.org/donate/ https://twitter.com/Restore_Planethttps...2022-05-2522 minThe Wild Cornwall PodcastEpisode #3: Wild Wellbeing and ForagingMay is the month in which the dawn chorus really reaches a crescendo! It's also a time during which many of us think about our own and others' wellbeing, especially during Mental Health Awareness Week.
In this episode, we consider how spending time outdoors can boost our mental wellbeing and Tom talks to Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Nature Wellbeing Coordinator, Eve Tucker, all about foraging.
We’ll also be discussing how you can discover the joys of nature and its wellbeing benefits – everything from exercising outdoors to walking barefoot on the grass.
Sign up to...2022-05-0224 minThe Wild Cornwall PodcastSpecial episode: Restoring 30% of Cornwall’s land and seas by 2030 – is it possible?On 26 April we brought together five speakers at Heartlands in Pool, Redruth to discuss the important question: ‘Restoring 30% of Cornwall’s land and sea for nature by 2030: is it really possible?’
Each speaker has an area of expertise in relation to the question and we loved hearing their take on this important issue.
Kevin Gaston, Professor of Biodiversity and Conservation, Exeter University
Wesley Smyth, Area Manager for Natural England's Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Cheryl Marriott, Head of Conservation at Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Louise Thomas, a local farmer and tr...2022-04-281h 08The Wild Cornwall PodcastEpisode #2: Peatlands and peat-free gardeningFrom Cornish valley marshes to bogs on Bodmin Moor, our peatlands are havens for wildlife and key in the fight against climate change. We speak to Upstream Thinking Ecologist Liz about these precious places and how you can go ‘peat free’ at home. Tom and Lucy also head to Pendarves Wood near Camborne to discuss what you might expect to see in nature, both on land and at sea, during April.
Learn more about Cornwall’s peatlands and pledge to go peat free: www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/peat
2022-04-0820 min
Always In SeasonFood For ThoughtIn our first episode, I talk to Clare Stanley and Dr Carly Daniels from The Lobster Hatchery, a marine conservation charity in Padstow, Cornwall. They fill me in on the amazing work they’re doing to restock and manage Cornwall’s lobster population, the importance of education around buying and eating sustainably managed and caught seafood and give me some fun lobster facts. Keep updated with the work from The National Lobster Hatchery https://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/padstowlobster/ You can follow host James Gol...2021-06-1128 min
ScubaverseJeff chats to… Matt Slater of the Cornwall Wildlife TrustIn this exclusive Zoom interview, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-large, chats to Matt Slater, Marine Awareness Officer with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust about their Diving and Snorkeling programmes.
For more information, visit www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.2020-11-2416 min