Shared Earth is a new series from the 91热爆 Natural History Unit which celebrates the natural world and explores what we can all do to help conserve wildlife and habitats and reduce our footprint on the planet
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We're keen to hear your suggestions for future programmes via our Contact Us page or write to Shared Earth, 91热爆 NHU Radio, Bristol BS8 2LR
Friday 27 October 2006
Dylan Winter finds out about "My bit of the planet"
Orchards and wildlife
Traditional orchards are little gems for wildlife - with veteran trees and a more sustainable approach to the orchard's upkeep and management, they provide important food sources and havens for many rare species of wildlife. Traditional orchards have been put forward as a priority habitat under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and this may help in their conservation
Links
My Bit of the Planet
View David Jones's garden and wildlife online diary for yourself
Tawny Owls
Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust's tawny owl chick rehabilitation project
The BTO's tawny owl survey of 2005-2006
