Wildlife
Blaze, Raze and Regenerate - Swaling in Somerset heathland
March 3rd 2010
The use of fire is one of the oldest forms of land management and an important tool is controlled burning, locally known as swaling, writes AONB Ranger Andy Harris
June MacFarlane talks to Neil Macdonald who offers tips on how to keep your orchard trees
February 25th 2010
Somerset and cider share the same breath, and yet more than 50% of Somerset’s orchards have gone in the last 50 years. June MacFarlane talks to Neil Macdonald from West Bradley Orchards
Somerset Life looks at the work of the Crown Estate in Somerset.
February 4th 2010
A brief insight into the work of The Crown Estate, which owns the Dunster Estate in Somerset
Elusive Beauties of Exmoor, Somerset's Wild Ponies
January 29th 2010
One of the world's oldest breeds, the Exmoor pony has been preserved unchanged on Exmoor through the centuries. We find out why these shy creatures in the wild also make the most loving of pets
A Haven for Horseshoes in Somerset's Harridge Woods
January 25th 2010
Keeper's Cottage in Harridge Woods is now providing refuge to some of Somerset's rare bat species. We find out how this award-winning conservation project is getting on
The RSPB's Damon Bridge explains the attraction for Crane's to Somerset
January 4th 2010
The RSPB’s Damon Bridge explains the incredible journey that some very special birds are taking to Somerset this year
Mistletoe Magic
November 11th 2009
Discover how golden scythes, thrushes, Druids and climate change all have a part to play in the story of this iconic plant, says David Chapman.
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