Natural state. Episode 11

Description

Larger Than Life Plants - A London company sells partly grown plants and even gives insurance on them in case they die prematurely. UK Seed Bank - A collection of nearly extinct plants are being preserved in the UK in a giant seed bank. Columbia Forest - A new awareness of the plight of foresting being led predominantly by children. British Green Farming - Farmers are being encouraged to use greener techniques to preserve the environment. Mozambique Park - A look at a new national park in this impoverished country. It is home to an incredible amount of bio-diversity. World Environment Day - A day where cleaner water for the world is a major focus. Superwood - A look at a new wood being made from sawdust and recycled waste. Marine Conservation - An Indonesian group are replanting coral reefs and mangrove forests to regenerate their surroundings. Ivory Coast: Tai Forest - A look at this diminishing forest through logging and agricultural expansion. Desert Bloom - A desert in Chile that every few years turns into a flowering paradise. It occurs because of the el nino effect.

Runtime

24 min

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Date of Publication

2005

Database

Alexander Street

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