29/03/2012
It has been 20 years since the Flat Holm Project was launched to establish the island as a nature reserve. Helen Mark investigates if it is working.
Flat Holm is the most southerly point in Wales. The Island sits just off the Cardiff Coast. In 1982, the Flat Holm Project was established. The aim was to manage Flat Holm as a local nature reserve and to encourage visitor access and opportunities for education. The Island has a long and varied history having been used by man since prehistoric times. It was farmed for some 800 years and stopped in 1942. It has been fortified twice, most recently during the 2nd World War. The Island has many buildings and structures of historic interest, many are listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments. In this week's Open Country, Helen Mark finds out what life is like for the wardens and volunteers who live on the Island all year round and what is done to prepare the Island for the influx of tourists in the summer. Presented by Helen Mark and Produced by Anna Varle.
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- Thu 29 Mar 2012 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sat 31 Mar 2012 06:07麻豆社 Radio 4
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Open Country
Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of Britain