In this film by outdoors filmmaker Olivia Wines, we follow on from our discussion in Water Voles (Part 1) to learn more about the treats facing water voles and how to combat them. Previously, Darren Tansley took us through how to find and monitor them, whilst giving us an insight into why recording their data and whereabouts are important. Today, we look at Water Voles' biggest threat - Mink. As a non-native species, mink have been known to eradicate the water vole population by a drastic figure. In this film Darren Tansley and Louise Dennis take us though how to safely and humanely capture mink for the betterment of the UK ecosystem. They will take us through why this is necessary, and our only effective course of action to restore the UK's natural wildlife, to help restore our woodlands and wetlands. Feeling inspired and motivated by Stewart to consider buying your own woodland? If so, https://www.woodlands.co.uk/ has some wonderful woodlands for sale throughout the UK Many thanks to Russell Savory for our water voles footage

In this film by outdoors filmmaker Olivia Wines, we meet Darren Tansley from the Wildlife Trust. Darren is in charge or helping restore and protect the waterways in Essex, and most notably the population of the native Water Voles. Water Voles have encountered a huge population decrease due to shrinking water ways, land development, and most importantly- it's predator Mink. Darren takes us through the many ways we can help preserve this key stone species, such as going out into the reeds and monitoring the habits of water voles. By giving us tips on how we can spot and find them, we can tell whether they are popular in the area, and therefore whether our restoration efforts are working. By recording this data, it makes valuable evidence to secure funding bids to promote the issue that Water Voles are slowly decimating, and need our help! Feeling inspired and motivated by Stewart to consider buying your own woodland? If so, https://www.woodlands.co.uk has some wonderful woodlands for sale throughout the UK Many thanks to Russell Savory for our water voles footage

In this film by rewilding filmmaker Jack D'Gama, we meet Dr Zarah Pattison who introduces us to the invasive plant Himalayan Balsam. She explains its origins, the translocations that brought it to our shores, the threats it poses to our native flora, and the different methods now employed to try and remove it.

In this film by rewilding filmmaker Jack D'Gama, ecologist Connor McKinnie shines a light on Britain's degraded ecosystems, and the remaining ancient woodland fragments barely clinging on. Connor explains that despite the rarity of these ancient habitats, they sadly need protecting now more than ever Connor McKinnie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@THE_ECONNORGIST