# London's Wildest Places Greenwich Park Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park.md Podcast: [Wildlife Matters The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432) Published: 2025-10-22T06:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://wildlife-matters.org/wildlife-matters-the-podcasts/londons-wildest-places-greenwich-park Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/53addf98-7dbb-4639-bc86-a48ef86c2023.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/episodes/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park Duration seconds: 2507 ## Resource The seventh series of the Wildlife Matters podcast kicks off with an essential milestone in wildlife policy: the government has officially ended the controversial badger culling program, a campaign we've passionately fought against for nearly fifteen years. Join us for our main feature as we confidently explore the rich biodiversity of Greenwich Park, the oldest Royal Park in London. Get ready for an exciting urban wildlife adventure amidst the vibrant autumn landscape. This week in Wildlife Matters Nature News, we will dive into the details of the Parliamentary debate that shaped this decision, before discussing updates on the impact on wild species and habitats from the proposed Planning and Infrastructure bill, before showcasing some of the projects that are recreating vital dew ponds across the South Downs National Park Takeaways: The government has committed to ending badger culling, marking a significant policy shift in wildlife management. A new strategy will focus on enhanced cattle testing and vaccination to combat bovine tuberculosis. The creation of dew ponds in Hampshire aims to restore vital habitats for diverse wildlife species. Concerns have been raised regarding the proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill's impact on protected species. Wildlife and Countryside Link warns that environmental levies could undermine existing protections for endangered species. The podcast highlights the historical and ecological significance of Greenwich Park, emphasising its rich biodiversity. Companies mentioned in this episode: Protect the Wild Badger Trust British Cattle Veterinary Association DEFRA Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife Matters Organisation Frog Life National Lottery Heritage Fund Bannister Trust People's Postcode Lottery Want to get in touch? Our em… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/episodes/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.