BBC One’s “Countryfile” heads to the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park this Sunday, exploring the region’s remarkable biodiversity and the ongoing efforts to protect its endangered species. The Cairngorms are home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species, making it a critical location for conservation work.
Adam Henson joins a team dedicated to protecting the capercaillie, a magnificent bird teetering on the brink of extinction, during its critical breeding season. Meanwhile, Charlotte Smith meets with conservationists employing an innovative approach to protecting lambing flocks: Maremma sheepdogs. These highly trained canines act as guardians, deterring predators and offering a sustainable solution to safeguarding livestock.
Charlotte also encounters a furniture maker who is sounding the alarm about ash dieback, a disease threatening Scotland’s ash trees, while an entomologist provides insight into his work breeding endangered narrow-headed ants. And Adam Henson continues his travels, making his way to Berkshire to meet a young arable farmer adapting to the changing face of agriculture. Tune in to BBC One this Sunday, April 6th at 5:15 PM for a look at the beauty and the challenges facing Britain’s countryside.
