#50 - Norfolk Broadsides

In today's very special episode, Mike embarks on a journey to the magnificent Norfolk Broads. Speaking first to the RSPB's Ian Robinson about the importance of fen conservation, before Tim Harris shares his and wife Geli's extraordinary tale of safeguarding Catfield Fen from the challenges of water mismanagement.

 

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Timestamps

 

0:00 - Introductions and hellos 

4:13 - Ian Robinson of RSPB joins the show

7:24 - Tim Harris joins the show and explains his history with Catland Fen 

10:49 - What created the Broads in the first place?

12:17 - The importance of keeping scrub out of the marshes 

14:39 - Tim & Geli's work 

17:21 - The damage to the fens 

23:36 - Working with the RPSB 

26:42 - Tim’s personal water use 

 

Shownotes

Environment Agency told to protect wetlands in landmark court case

Catfield Fen Conservation Case