Pioneer stage
“the part of a biological succession where the first plant - the pioneers - colonise the bare earth or rocks”
This page contains the first set of case studies coming out of my project. They are a mixture of photos, text, podcasts and an occasional bit of drone footage. Please do leave comments at the end of each case study, or contact me directly, and any reviews of the podcast would be welcome.
Episode 5: Alastair Driver @ Ali’s Pond Local Nature Reserve, Sonning
It was a real privilege to meet up with Professor Alastair Driver, Director of Rewilding Britain and passionate about ponds, mini-beasts, and.. rewilding!
Episode 4: Tom Munro @ Black Down, Dorset AONB
Tom Munro heads up the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team, and we meet on Black Down amongst the Belted Galloways to talk about rewilding and landscape
Episode 3: Ferrers Vyvyan @ Trelowarren, Cornwall
For this episode I had the pleasure and privilege to visit the estate of Sir Ferrers Vyvyan; Trelowarren, in the heart of the amazing Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall.
Episode 2: James Fuller @ Northay Farm
Welcome to Northay Farm, in the heart of the Marshwood Vale, deepest darkest Dorset.