We at Soulton Hall have a keen interest in rewilding and nature recovery, so we were particularly excited about yesterday’s episode of Countryfile which came from our very own Shropshire.
We were also glad to remember when we welcomed Countryfile here when we were building the barrow, and we discussed soil health in that programme.
Two National Trust properties in Shropshire were prominently featured in yesterday’s installment of Countryfile.
Filming for the program, which aired on BBC1, took place a couple of weeks ago. The episode, titled “Shropshire’s Nature Comeback,” highlighted the nature recovery initiatives underway at both the Dudmaston Estate near Bridgnorth and the Attingham Estate (like Soulton a Hill dynasty legacy estate) close to Shrewsbury.
The Current Mansion at Attingham Park, which took over from Tern Hall
Presenter Matt Baker was filmed at Mose Farm on the Dudmaston Estate. During his segment, he investigated efforts to restore the River Severn’s floodplains and the ongoing heathland recovery work as part of the Sandscapes project. Meanwhile, Charlotte Smith, also a presenter, visited Attingham to cover the estate’s tree-planting initiatives and its work to enhance biodiversity within the parkland. Her report included surveys of various species, from harvest mice to rare beetles, all contributing to the local ecosystem.
James Lawrence, the Project Manager for “Sandscapes,” appeared on the show and remarked on the ideal filming conditions and beautiful scenery. He emphasized the importance of their conservation efforts in Shropshire, expressing hope that the program would not only inform viewers about their work but also encourage more people to visit these special locations. Paul Roberts, the Countryside Manager at Attingham Estate, also featured in the episode. He conveyed his delight at hosting the Countryfile team to showcase their current and planned work as part of their decade-long Nature Recovery project. He also shared his hope that viewers would enjoy seeing the dedicated efforts of these two Shropshire estates in creating more hospitable environments for nature.
If you missed it, the episode is now available on BBC iPlayer.
BBC Country File Visiting Soulton Hall a couple of years ago.
