BBC Radio 4 LW

Saving Species

Documentaries

Factual: Science & Nature: Nature & Environment

Examining the world of nature and the challenges of wildlife conservation

Saving Species: Series 3

Saving Species: Series 3: Episode 12: Ash Dieback/Managing woodlands

Episode 12

Episode 12: Ash Dieback/Managing woodlands

Series 3

Ash Dieback/Managing woodlands

BBC Radio 4 - Saving Species, Series 3, Ash Dieback/Managing woodlands

Brett Westwood examines the likely impacts of Ash dieback on our wildlife.

Brett Westwood examines the likely impacts of Ash dieback on our wildlife and how serious a threat diseases are to our trees in general.

"Plant a tree in 73" became a national slogan and very large numbers of trees have been planted over the decades since.

 Ash die back has been widely reported in many programmes, especially news, in recent weeks and in this programme we ask whether the call to plant trees and desire to create new woodlands has in any way contributed to this fungal attack on Ash trees.  We also ask how serious a threat diseases are to our trees.

Also in the programme - News from around the world with our regular news reporter, Kelvin Boot.  And we'll update you on the activities of the Open University's iSpot.

Presenter:  Brett Westwood
Producer:  Mary Colwell.

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Saving Species

Series 3

Episode 12: Ash Dieback/Managing woodlands

Genres

Formats

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4