#50 - Norfolk Broadsides
from Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast Hosted by CCW - The Consumer Council For Water
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. Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod 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
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