http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/u216-podcastcourse The relationship between sea and land has always been one of dynamic change. Yet, as rising sea levels threaten habitats for wildlife and humans alike, we are today more vulnerable than ever. The 11 video tracks on this album address the complexities of environmental change, focusing on the Blackwater Water Estuary in Essex where a coastal retreat scheme is in operation, managed biodiversity at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, and the search for sustainable forms of development along the River Severn. This material forms part of the course U216 Environment. The Open University 2008 en Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:10:49 +0000 OU Podcast System by KMi http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/u216-02_00284_std.jpg http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/u216-podcastcourse Environment: habitat and conservation - for iPad/Mac/PC The relationship between sea and land has always been one of dynamic change. Yet, as rising sea levels threaten habitats for wildlife and humans alike, we are today more vulnerable than ever. The 11 video tracks on this album address the complexities of environmental change, focusing on the Blackwater Water Estuary in Essex where a coastal retreat scheme is in operation, managed biodiversity at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, and the search for sustainable forms of development along the River Severn. This material forms part of the course U216 Environment. environment, conservation, river, water, fen, marsh, coast, habitat, floods, estuary, diversity, unique The relationship between sea and land has always been one of dynamic change. Yet, as rising sea levels threaten habitats for wildlife and humans alike, we are today more vulnerable than ever. The 11 video tracks on this album address the complexities of environmental change, focusing on the Blackwater Water Estuary in Essex where a coastal retreat scheme is in operation, managed biodiversity at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, and the search for sustainable forms of development along the River Severn. This material forms part of the course U216 Environment. environment, conservation, river, water, fen, marsh, coast, habitat, floods, estuary, diversity, unique The Open University true A short introduction to this album. Environment: habitat and conservation A short introduction to this album. A short introduction to this album. The Open University No A short introduction to this album. 1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/engineering-and-technology/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ete http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216habitatintro.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:08:38 +0100 00:00:52 Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. Transcript -- Environment: habitat and conservation Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. A short introduction to this album. The Open University No Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. 2 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/engineering-and-technology/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ete http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216habitatintro.pdf Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:08:37 +0100 Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. Blackwater: A Threatened Habitat Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. Essex, Blackwater, salt marsh, mudflat, change, farming, recreation, agriculture, birds, sea level Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. Essex, Blackwater, salt marsh, mudflat, change, farming, recreation, agriculture, birds, sea level The Open University No Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. 3 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216blackwater1.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:30:42 +0000 00:08:31 Transcript -- Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. Transcript -- Blackwater: A Threatened Habitat Transcript -- Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. Essex, Blackwater, salt marsh, mudflat, change, farming, recreation, agriculture, birds, sea level Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. Essex, Blackwater, salt marsh, mudflat, change, farming, recreation, agriculture, birds, sea level The Open University No Transcript -- Change on the Blackwater Estuary. As the sea level rises this unique landscape and its valuable biodiversity face destruction. 4 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216blackwater1.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:30:41 +0000 Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. Blackwater: Coastal Retreat Schemes Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. Blackwater, Essex, salt marsh, erosion, plants, wildlife, flood defence, managed retreat, response Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. Blackwater, Essex, salt marsh, erosion, plants, wildlife, flood defence, managed retreat, response The Open University No Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. 5 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216blackwater2.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:29:42 +0000 00:04:31 Transcript -- Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. Transcript -- Blackwater: Coastal Retreat Schemes Transcript -- Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. Blackwater, Essex, salt marsh, erosion, plants, wildlife, flood defence, managed retreat, response Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. Blackwater, Essex, salt marsh, erosion, plants, wildlife, flood defence, managed retreat, response The Open University No Transcript -- Different ways to save the Estuary, assessing which habitats to protect and which to let go. 6 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216blackwater2.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:29:41 +0000 Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. Blackwater: Experimenting with Nature Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. Blackwater, Essex, oysters, farmers, fishermen, sustainability, change Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. Blackwater, Essex, oysters, farmers, fishermen, sustainability, change The Open University No Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. 7 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216blackwater3.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:28:42 +0000 00:10:02 Transcript -- Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. Transcript -- Blackwater: Experimenting with Nature Transcript -- Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. Blackwater, Essex, oysters, farmers, fishermen, sustainability, change Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. Blackwater, Essex, oysters, farmers, fishermen, sustainability, change The Open University No Transcript -- Creating new salt-marsh has economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. 8 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216blackwater3.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:28:41 +0000 What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. The Wetlands of Wicken Fen What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. Wicken Fen, wetlands, species, variety, marsh meadow, woodland, waterways, biodiversity What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. Wicken Fen, wetlands, species, variety, marsh meadow, woodland, waterways, biodiversity The Open University No What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. 9 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216wickenfen1.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:27:42 +0000 00:04:57 Transcript -- What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. Transcript -- The Wetlands of Wicken Fen Transcript -- What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. Wicken Fen, wetlands, species, variety, marsh meadow, woodland, waterways, biodiversity What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. Wicken Fen, wetlands, species, variety, marsh meadow, woodland, waterways, biodiversity The Open University No Transcript -- What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. 10 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216wickenfen1.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:27:41 +0000 Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Following the Food Web in Wicken Fen Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Wicken Fen, wetlands, foodweb, sedge, field, wildflowers, dependancy Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Wicken Fen, wetlands, foodweb, sedge, field, wildflowers, dependancy The Open University No Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. 11 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216wickenfen2.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:26:42 +0000 00:07:12 Transcript -- Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Transcript -- Following the Food Web in Wicken Fen Transcript -- Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Wicken Fen, wetlands, foodweb, sedge, field, wildflowers, dependancy Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Wicken Fen, wetlands, foodweb, sedge, field, wildflowers, dependancy The Open University No Transcript -- Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. 12 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216wickenfen2.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:26:41 +0000 Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. Managing Habitats in Wicken Fen Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. Wicken Fen, wetland, management, human, co-existence, National Trust, succession Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. Wicken Fen, wetland, management, human, co-existence, National Trust, succession The Open University No Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. 13 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216wickenfen3.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:25:42 +0000 00:07:35 Transcript -- Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. Transcript -- Managing Habitats in Wicken Fen Transcript -- Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. Wicken Fen, wetland, management, human, co-existence, National Trust, succession Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. Wicken Fen, wetland, management, human, co-existence, National Trust, succession The Open University No Transcript -- Human impact on the Fen - a walk through the managed conservation areas. 14 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216wickenfen3.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:25:41 +0000 The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. Survival of Wicken Fen The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. Wicken Fen, wetland, future, management, National Trust, sedge, intensive, grazing, balance The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. Wicken Fen, wetland, future, management, National Trust, sedge, intensive, grazing, balance The Open University No The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. 15 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216wickenfen4.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:24:42 +0000 00:06:42 Transcript -- The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. Transcript -- Survival of Wicken Fen Transcript -- The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. Wicken Fen, wetland, future, management, National Trust, sedge, intensive, grazing, balance The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. Wicken Fen, wetland, future, management, National Trust, sedge, intensive, grazing, balance The Open University No Transcript -- The different threats conservationists face and the methods used to preserve biodiversity. 16 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216wickenfen4.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:24:41 +0000 The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. River Severn Floods The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. River Severn, flood, history, geology, history, glaciers The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. River Severn, flood, history, geology, history, glaciers The Open University No The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. 17 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216severn1.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:23:42 +0000 00:05:48 Transcript -- The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. Transcript -- River Severn Floods Transcript -- The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. River Severn, flood, history, geology, history, glaciers The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. River Severn, flood, history, geology, history, glaciers The Open University No Transcript -- The geological history of the longest river in Britain, and its continuing transformation today. 18 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216severn1.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:23:41 +0000 Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. How Rivers Work Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. River Severn, floods, development, expansion, change, flow, property, watershed, catchment, source Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. River Severn, floods, development, expansion, change, flow, property, watershed, catchment, source The Open University No Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. 19 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216severn2.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:22:42 +0000 00:06:13 Transcript -- Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. Transcript -- How Rivers Work Transcript -- Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. River Severn, floods, development, expansion, change, flow, property, watershed, catchment, source Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. River Severn, floods, development, expansion, change, flow, property, watershed, catchment, source The Open University No Transcript -- Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. 20 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216severn2.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:22:41 +0000 Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. Ways to stop floods Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. River Severn, floods, catchment, transpiraiton, evaporation, interception, prevention, moorland, forest Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. River Severn, floods, catchment, transpiraiton, evaporation, interception, prevention, moorland, forest The Open University No Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. 21 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216severn3.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:21:42 +0000 00:07:24 Transcript -- Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. Transcript -- Ways to stop floods Transcript -- Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. River Severn, floods, catchment, transpiraiton, evaporation, interception, prevention, moorland, forest Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. River Severn, floods, catchment, transpiraiton, evaporation, interception, prevention, moorland, forest The Open University No Transcript -- Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. 22 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216severn3.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:21:41 +0000 Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. Challenges for the Future Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. River Severn, floods, resevoirs, farmland, biodiversity, storage, flood barriers Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. River Severn, floods, resevoirs, farmland, biodiversity, storage, flood barriers The Open University No Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. 23 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/desktop-all/u216severn4.m4v Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:20:42 +0000 00:06:35 Transcript -- Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. Transcript -- Challenges for the Future Transcript -- Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. River Severn, floods, resevoirs, farmland, biodiversity, storage, flood barriers Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. River Severn, floods, resevoirs, farmland, biodiversity, storage, flood barriers The Open University No Transcript -- Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path. 24 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environment-development-and-international-studies/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_edi http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/u216-environment-habitat-conservation/transcript/u216severn4.pdf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:20:41 +0000