Main content
This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

Restoring nature for all

We visit a major project in the north of England that is restoring a damaged landscape

Myra Anubi visits a major project in the north of England that is restoring a damaged landscape. Haweswater in the Lake District is an area of stunning natural beauty but over the years it’s been degraded by humans and livestock. This has created flooding risks for people further down the valley. But now work is underway to restore the site to benefit both man and the environment. Rivers have been ‘rewiggled’, peat bogs repaired, and trees planted. It’s hoped that this can reduce the flood risk and see many plants and animals returning.

Release date:

23 minutes

On radio

Tue 31 Dec 2024 08:06GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 08:06GMT
  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 15:06GMT
  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 18:06GMT
  • Tue 31 Dec 2024 23:06GMT
  • Sat 4 Jan 2025 23:06GMT

People fixing the world on YouTube

Watch stories of people changing their world on the World Service English YouTube channel