Ashdown Forest podcast
Special episode: Soundscape
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Episode notes
This soundscape of the Ashdown Forest is dedicated to James Adler.
James was the Chief Executive of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest from January 2021 to May 2023.
Episode Three of the podcast will be released on 9th June 2023.
Why is Ashdown Forest special?
This soundscape is a compilation of highlights of interviews with people who know and love the Forest, blended with wildlife sounds. It is a celebration of this rare space, so close to the biggest city in Europe.
Produced by Eka Morgan in 2017.
'A stunning example of how audio can be so much more powerful than video.’ Anna Buckley, London, Producer, BBC Radio 4’s Life Scientific
‘Wonderful! A real delight to listen to.’ Cheryl Tipp, Curator, Wildlife and Environmental Sounds, British Library
With thanks to the following interviewees, who you hear from in this order:
Corin Stuart
Peter Kirby
Diana Hurrell
Mike Parcell
Rich Allum
Sue Hollingsworth
David Brett – reading from William Cobbett and later Winnie the Pooh
Martin Wilkinson
Gregers Brinch
Tom Forward
Michael Blencowe
David Streeter
Fred Marshall
Henry Osborne
Steve Alton
Mossy Marshall
Tom and Eka are making these podcasts to enhance visitors’ appreciation of Ashdown Forest. They are seeking funding for future episodes, please get in touch if you can help: [email protected].
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Producer: Eka Morgan
Artwork: Carry Akroyd