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A Year on the Estate

Following the National Trust's Peak District wardens through 2010

Our new monthly podcast for 2010 showcasing our restoration work, habitats and wildlife through the changing seasons. A series of twelve monthly episodes, giving an insight into how our wardening team looks after the diverse habitats and wildlife here in the Peak District.

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Helen Tuck talks about Christmas events at Longshaw

Episode 12 - December

In this, the final episode in the podcast series, we talk to Helen Tuck about Christmas events at Longshaw and take a look back at highlights from our year on the estate.

Senior Warden Shane Bates and Regional Archaeologist Rachael Hall to talk about exciting archaeological finds on Kinder

Episode 11 - November

This month we are joined by Senior Warden Shane Bates and Regional Archaeologist Rachael Hall to talk about exciting archaeological finds on Kinder.

Senior Warden Bill Hamer at Alport Valley

Episode 10 - October

This month we are in the Alport Valley with Senior Warden Bill Hamer to learn about its history, habitats and management, and Estate Team Supervisor Steve Lindop talks to us about dry stone walling.

Senior Warden Chris Millner

Episode 9 - September

This month Senior Warden Chris Millner talks to us about what’s been going on at Longshaw over the summer and the plans for the Autumn, and fungi expert Neil Barden tells us about local fungi.

Red grouse

Episode 8 - August

This month we're back with Senior Warden Bill Hamer to get a fire update, and meet a long-serving gamekeeper to learn all about the shooting season.

Episode 7 - July

Episode 7 - July

This month, Countryside Manager Simon Wright tells us how visitor access affects the moors, and we catch up with wildlife expert Derek Yalden again to find out about golden plovers and whether the mountain hares survived the tough winter.

Wildflowers at Ashes Farm in the Upper Derwent Valley

Episode 6 - June

Senior Warden Bill Hamer explains why we are on high alert for moorland fires at the moment, and tenant farmer Kathleen Birkinshaw talks to us about the traditional management of wildflower hay meadows at Ashes Farm in the Upper Derwent Valley.

On location recording the May episode

Episode 5 - May

We catch up with Senior Warden Chris Millner at Longshaw to talk about the fascinating and sometimes dangerous wildlife that can be seen on the estate, and meet volunteers Kim Schofield and Richard Pethin, who help to protect the birds around Longshaw.

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Episode 4 - April

This month we talk to Kinder & Edale senior warden Shane Bates and Moors for the Future researcher Rachel Maskill about developments on Kinder Scout.

Gary and sheep

Episode 3 - March

Longshaw and Hope Valley Senior Warden Chris Millner talks about Spring in the Peak District and farmer Gary Glennerster tells us all about lambing at Dunscar Farm.

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Episode 2 - February

Kinder and Edale Senior Warden Shane Bates and Project Officer Steph Hinde talk about work and wildlife on Kinder Scout.

Snowy Peak District Landscape

Episode 1 - January

Senior Warden Bill Hamer and wildlife expert Derek Yalden brave the snow to talk about moorland restoration and mountain hares