Beyond the Barbed Wire
Andrew Cooper explores the natural history of Ministry of Defence land. Some of the most beautiful parts of the countryside which are used as battlegrounds are home to many rare and endangered plants and animals. From the wilderness of Dartmoor to an island seabird colony in the sights of the Navy's big guns, some extraordinary wildlife survives. Yet the real surprise is found on an army gunnery range in Dorset, where an unspoilt valley teems with life under the protection of the latest tanks and armoured vehicles.
Photographed and produced by ANDREW COOPER
Executive producer DAVID SPIRES
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