About this episode
The episode discusses the lack of new SSSIs designated since 2023 and its implications for conservation.
A recent article stated that there have been no new SSSIs (Sites of special scientific interest) designated since 2023, leaving important areas vulnerable to developments from housing and industry. The guys give their thoughts on this, the designation process and we learn about Negus' recent exploits as a demonstrator. CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links - Richard Prideaux's recent scribehound piece - Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any time) - If you enjoy what we do, consider a one-off tip on Ko-fi - Sign up to our Newsletter - The Rural Register - CountrySlide website - Negus' book tour dates can be found here - Land Use Framework The Hosts Richard Negus website Callum McInerney-Riley website Richard Prideaux website Edited and Produced by Amy Green for Rural and Outdoor.
People in this episode
Hosts: Richard Negus, Callum McInerney-Riley, Richard Prideaux
Topics covered
- SSSI
- conservation
- housing development
- environment
- British countryside
Keywords
- SSSI
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest
- conservation
- housing
- development
- British countryside
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CountrySlide, Rural and Outdoor, Scribehound
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