Ep17- The Great Bustard with Siobhan Lewis

Join Nigel  as he explores the conservation efforts for the Great Bustard on Salisbury Plain, highlighting drone technology, habitat management, and community involvement in species reintroduction.

00:00 Introduction to Conservation and Community Engagement
01:50 The Role of Technology in Wildlife Monitoring
03:30 Personal Journey into Conservation
07:13 Understanding the Great Bustard Project
09:30 Challenges in Conservation Efforts
11:10 Progress and Future Goals for the Great Bustard
14:34 The Importance of Nesting Sites
17:50 Drone Technology and Its Impact
20:30 The Fascination with Great Bustards
23:14 Genetics and Reintroduction of Bustards
25:29 Female Nesting Behavior and Site Selection
27:15 Post-Nest Discovery Procedures
29:38 Collaboration with Farmers and the MOD
31:18 The Role of Volunteers in Conservation
35:24 The Emotional Connection to Wildlife
35:48 Encouraging Public Involvement in Conservation
37:31 Future Aspirations for the Bustard Project
38:35 Technological Advancements in Conservation
40:18 How to Get Involved in Conservation

 resources

Cranborne Chase National Landscape https://cranbornechase.org.uk/
Great Buster Group - https://greatbustard.org/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/greatbustardCotswold Wildlife Park - https://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk/

The Chase & Chalke Landscape Partnership, supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund – thank you to lottery players for making this possible.

Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Cranborne Chase is a ‘protected landscape’, legally designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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