BBC's Countryfile films at Epping Forest

[David Humphries]

31st October episode, looking at Tree conservation amongst other things

 

 

Might be an interesting watch.

 

 

 

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Edited October 22, 2010 by Monkey-D

[Bomag]

Link's broken!!!

 

Lets hope its not John Craven doing the piece, he always takes a hollier than though view of things

[David Humphries]

Link's broken!!!

 

Lets hope its not John Craven doing the piece, he always takes a hollier than though view of things

 

Oooops, internal link

 

Here's the blurb.

 

It's the lovely Ms Bradbury doing the piece

 

"Epping Forest BBC Countryfile Feature BBC Countryfile has filmed in Epping Forest as part of their ‘Autumn Special’. The theme is autumn colours, of which Epping Forest can be justly proud at this time of the year.

One of the show’s main presenters, Julia Bradbury, discussed the subject of how trees adapt to weather and climate with BBC weather presenter Jon Hammond, as well as finding out about the very important work Epping Forest are undertaking to conserve their trees.

 

The film crew took full advantage of the new Teupen, a vehicle purchased as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Branching Out project, which enables Epping Forest Arborists to carry out vital works to preserve the Forest’s many veteran trees. The vehicle enabled the crew to film some wonderful shots from 30m (100ft) up in the Forest canopy and the unique views towards London.

 

The filming took place at High Beach – one of the highest points in the Forest underneath some of the finest ancient beech trees over 600 years old.

 

The episode of BBC Countryfile will be broadcast on 31 October 2010.

 

More about Epping Forest

Epping Forest, a major public open space and a site of international importance for its cultural and wildlife value, is owned and managed by the City of London. The City of London Corporation is the local authority for the City of London, the financial and commercial heart of Britain. Since the 1870’s it has had a policy of protecting open spaces for the enjoyment of Londoners. This policy was subsequently adopted by central and local government and the Green Belt was born. "

[Bomag]

Cool, we dont mind a bit of Miss Bradbury on countryfile, should be a good watch.

[David Humphries]

Well that was a little dissapointing.

 

Missed it last week so just caught on the "I" this morning.

 

Where was the bit about....

 

"as well as finding out about the very important work Epping Forest are undertaking to conserve their trees."

 

did I miss something

 

Maybe that's going to be shown on a later episode.

 

 

 

Nice piece on the Reds rutting @ 21 mins

 

Particularly liked the spectacular shadowlithing @ 24 mins, would absolutely love to experience that.

 

BBC iPlayer - Countryfile: Autumn Special

 

 

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