Wildlife Art / Wildlife Gardening Forum
Brett Westwood takes a look at the relationship between wildlife conservation and art, a report on wildlife gardening, plus a growing scientific movement.
This week Brett looks at the increasing alliance between the arts and conservation. We hear from 2 artists, one a painter and one a photographer who are using their talents to help raise awareness about highly endangered species. Professor Tim Birkhead tells Brett about a growing movement - New Networks for Nature - which brings many different artists and scientists together to inspire each other. Sarah Pitt brings a report on wildlife gardening, with suggestions for wildlife friendly Christmas presents.
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.
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is an artist with a strong interest in wildlife conservation, in particularly the .听 He has travelled the South Ocean various times over the past 35 years painting the species.听 Previously an illustrator of natural history books, during the last 10 years Bruce's work has mainly been commissions from individuals, museums and institutions.
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The Wildlife Gardening Forum Conference
The recently held a conference in London where representatives from over 120 wildlife organisations met with horticultural professionals to discuss wildlife gardening.听听Ecological consultant, spoke at the conference about , which are specially planted areas to听encourage听wildlife.
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Also in attendance was Jeremy Biggs, the director of ,听who revealed the results of the garden pond study, Helen Bostock from the and Becky Groves, who听spoke about Christmas gifts for your garden.
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- Tue 18 Dec 2012 11:00主播大秀 Radio 4
- Thu 20 Dec 2012 21:00主播大秀 Radio 4
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