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Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the UK and across the globe. This week Brett looks at the increasing alliance between the arts and con...servation. 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.
Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the UK and across the globe. This week Brett looks at the increasing alliance between the arts and con...servation. 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.
| Series: | Saving species; Series 3 |
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| Episode | 16 |
| First transmission date: | 2012-12-11 |
| Original broadcast channel: | BBC Radio 4 |
| Published: | 2012 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:27:44 |
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| Producer: | Mary Colwell |
| Presenter: | Brett Westwood |
| Contributors: | Ian Aitken; Jeremy Biggs; Tim Birkhead; Kelvin Boot; Helen Bostock; Robert J Brett; Mary Colwell; John Croxall; Dusty Gedge; Becky Groves; Bruce Pearson; Sarah Pitt; Brett Westwood |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Production number: | AUDA608B |
| Available to public: | no |
