Fleam Dyke: From our Ancient Past to a Wilder Future. Nature Connectivity in Cambridgeshire

Fleam Dyke: From our Ancient Past to a Wilder Future. Nature Connectivity in Cambridgeshire

Nik Shelton

Listen to the latest episode of our podcast and find out how Fleam Dyke fits in to our nature-rich vision for Cambridgeshire.

In our latest episode of In Conservation, I chat to Martin Baker, Conservation Manager for Cambridgeshire, about his long-term vision for a nature-rich countryside accessible to all, and the work he's done over the last 25 years to achieve it. 

Starting at the fascinating Fleam Dyke, an ancient earthwork that stretches for three miles through the Cambridgeshire countryside, we cover connectivity, community and chalk as we discuss this site's place in our ambitious vision for the area. Working as part of the Cambridge Nature Network partnership, Martin has been at the heart of building real, actionable change that could restore large areas of our countryside for nature, and for the good of our community and economy, whilst enabling sustainable growth. A new Cambridgeshire Downs for all to enjoy and explore? Why not? Listen now to find out more.

A man and woman stand looking out over a view from, and of, Fleam Dyke

Holly Wilkinson

Credits

  • Podcast host and producer: Sophie Baker
  • Sound and assistance: Holly Wilkinson, Emma Baker
  • Interviewees: Martin Baker
  • Podcast music: Written and performed by James Williams. Mixed and produced by Jared Wentwick