#50 - Norfolk Broadsides
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In today's very special episode, Mike embarks on a journey to the magnificent Norfolk Broads. Speaking first to the RSPB's Ian Robinson about the importance of fen conservation, before Tim Harris shares his and wife Geli's extraordinary tale of safeguarding Catfield Fen from the challenges of water mismanagement.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   Timestamps   0:00 - Introductions and hellos  4:13 - Ian Robinson of RSPB joins the show 7:24 - Tim Harris joins the show and explains his history with Catland Fen  10:49 - What created the Broads in the first place? 12:17 - The importance of keeping scrub out of the marshes  14:39 - Tim & Geli's work  17:21 - The damage to the fens  23:36 - Working with the RPSB  26:42 - Tim’s personal water use    Shownotes Environment Agency told to protect wetlands in landmark court case Catfield Fen Conservation Case 
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