247. Explore Heal, an ambitious new rewilding project in Somerset

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A new rewilding project has been announced in Somerset. Created by the charity Heal, the project aims to transform several hundred acres of farmland into wildlife-rich habitat that offers huge benefits for people, too.

Listen on as Plodcast host Fergus meets with Heal CEO Jan Stannard to hear about the plans and what wildlife to expect – and they find some real wildlife surprises along the way.

Find out more about Heal at www.healsomerset.org.uk

Produced by Jack Bateman and Lewis Dobbs. Music written and performed by Blair Dunlop.

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