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In this episode, Melvyn discusses the highlights of the year with Paul Learoyd and the potential of Hawthorpe with Professor Libby John.

In our last episode of 2025, Melvyn speaks to Paul Learoyd, Chief Executive of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, about some of the highlights for the Trust over the past year. We also hear from Professor Libby John, Chair of the Trust, who discusses the exciting potential of Hawthorpe, a large area of grassland that Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is raising funds to acquire. Find out more about the appeal at: lincstrust.org.uk/hawthorpe-appeal.

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