{"podcast":{"title":"Wildlife Matters The Podcast","slug":"wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432","podcast_index_feed_id":5334432,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/wildlifematters/","website_url":"https://wildlife-matters.org","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d3926c48-1e45-4a14-ab2b-5e8f325e17ab/wm-logo-1800x1800pixelsbjnj4.png","author":"Nigel Palmer","episode_count":94,"summary":"Welcome to Wildlife Matters, where we explore the incredible world of wildlife and nature. Join your host Nigel Palmer, a lifelong nature lover and expert with over 30 years experience of working with wildlife, as he takes you on an adventure into the fascinating complexities of the natural world. Through solo shows and engaging interviews, we deep dive into topics such as Animal behaviour, ecology of species, plants, biodiversity, and habitat loss, we will take you on engaging wildlife and countryside walks to some of Britain's most enchanting places. We stand up and speak out for wildlife and nature by investigating animal persecution and exposing the cruelty of hunting and other blood sports as well as holding our government to account for their shocking poor performance on the environment and nature. If you are a nature enthusiast seeking knowledge, connection and inspiration, the Wildlife Matters Podcast is for you. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from and visit our website www.wildlife-matters.org","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T16:21:58.713785+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432"},"episode":{"title":"London's Wildest Places Greenwich Park","slug":"london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park","published_at":"2025-10-22T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432","url":"https://wildlife-matters.org/wildlife-matters-the-podcasts/londons-wildest-places-greenwich-park","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/53addf98-7dbb-4639-bc86-a48ef86c2023.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"The seventh series of the Wildlife Matters podcast kicks off with an essential milestone in wildlife policy: the government has officially ended the contr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2507,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/episodes/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/london-s-wildest-places-greenwich-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}