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Farmland

Ellie Harrison discovers how much of our countryside has been transformed into a food factory, squeezing out our precious farmland wildlife.

Ellie Harrison discovers how much of our countryside has been transformed into a food factory, squeezing out our precious farmland wildlife - and how farmers are now bringing countryside creatures back from the brink by creating new places for them to live. She visits an organic farm and a scheme in Wiltshire where farmers are working together to recreate habitat on a huge scale.

Adam Henson takes a trip down memory lane to his childhood where hares were a common sight and finds out why they have declined so much; Steve Leonard investigates the charismatic barn owl; and Michaela Strachan takes a spooky walk in search of the greater horseshoe bat. Finally, Ellie discovers how the large blue butterfly returned from extinction in the UK - with a helping hand from us.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 1 Oct 2013 09:05

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Ellie Harrison
Presenter Adam Henson
Presenter Steve Leonard
Presenter Michaela Strachan
Presenter Mike Dilger
Executive Producer Bridget Boseley

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  • Sun 15 Sep 2013 17:35
  • Tue 1 Oct 2013 09:05

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