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The Oakbank Pod

Oakbank Pod explores the realities of modern land management through conversations with farmers, gamekeepers, ecologists and other industry experts. Each episode delves into practical, on-the-ground experience, from habitat creation to soil health and society. With honest discussion, expert insight and a grounded, collaborative tone, the podcast aims to share knowledge, spark ideas and support those working towards productive, resilient and wildlife-rich landscapes.

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Farmer Clusters with Megan Lock

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2026/10/02

What is a farmer cluster, what does it actually deliver for wildlife and how do you start one? Tim and Ryan visit the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust at Fordingbridge to speak to Megan Lock, senior farm environment advisor and facilitator of the Martin Down and Allenford Farmer Clusters.Megan looks after clusters covering 13,000 hectares of farmland across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset, with Martin Down National Nature Reserve at the centre. The farmers pay £2 a hectare, take no government

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76:08

All Things Hedgerows with Richard Negus: hedge...

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2026/08/27

In this episode, hedge layer and countryside writer Richard Negus joins Tim Furbank and Ryan Peach in Suffolk for a practical discussion on hedgerow management, including how to tell whether a hedge needs laying, coppicing or a change in cutting regime, and what each choice means for the wildlife that call it home.Richard explains how he reads a hedge and why old hawthorn should be coppiced rather than laid. We discuss zombie hedges, staking, binding, hedgerow grants, the A-frame cutting to get

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76:00

Chalk Stream Restoration with Charles Rangeley-Wilson

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2026/08/03

England, mainly the south and east of the country, is home to around 85% of the world's chalk streams. Yet these beautiful habitats are among our most threatened. Few people have done more to champion their recovery than Charles Rangeley-Wilson.In this episode we sit down with Charles, a founding member of the Wild Trout Trust and Norfolk Rivers Trust who has been instrumental in restoring chalk streams across the country. We cover how it all started, the projects he's been involved in, and how

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51:08

Conservation Communication with Emily Graham

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2026/07/10

Oakbank team sit down with Emily Graham from Conservation Communication to discuss the positive impact of their Upland Matters and Lowland Matters events. The episode highlights real success stories, including increased bird and insect populations, and stresses the importance of data collection and baselining to demonstrate conservation outcomes. The conversation also delves into the importance of upland management, and examines the double-edged role of social media in conservation - showcasing its

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65:52

All Things Regen Ag - with Toby Simpson and Stuart...

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2026/06/09

In this episode, Tim and Ryan head to meet Toby Simpson and Stuart Tabernor who farm in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire - to delve into the topic of Regenerative farming ahead of Groundswell next month. We cover how regenerative farming has helped their farm businesses, natural assets and biodiversity.We explore their thoughts on natural assets, such as soil structure and waterways, and how catch cropping, cover cropping and longer rotations are all intertwined and support one another. They

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All Things Waders

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2026/05/04

In this episode, Tim and Ryan head to meet Rupert Brewer, Game and Wildlife Ranger at Bisterne Estate, for a deep dive into wader conservation in lowland England.Rupert shares the story of a ten-year lapwing and redshank recovery project that has transformed breeding success across the estate. We explore how habitat management, targeted predator control and long‑term monitoring have driven measurable results, including increased fledging rates, growing redshank numbers and wider benefits for

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69:00

Turtle Dove Conservation At Brewery Farm

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2026/04/01

This time, we are exploring turtle dove conservation with Graham Denny at Brewery Farm in Suffolk.

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50:48

Predator Control

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2026/03/02

For this episode, we sit down with Alex Keeble, Game and Wildlife Advisor at the GWCT, to discuss the role of predator control in a wide range of conservation projects, from wild game to reintroduction of waders.Alex shares his journey in conservation, explains the science behind effective predator management and highlights practical methods for controlling predators. We explore the three-legged stool approach - habitat, feed and predation management - for boosting biodiversity, and discuss

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67:57

Working Relationships

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2026/01/30

For our debut Oakbank podcast, Tim Furbank and Ryan Peach sit down at the Arundel Estate with Head Gamekeeper Charlie Mellor and Farm Manager Conor Haydon, exploring what it really takes to run a successful wild grey partridge project in the UK.The conversation lifts the lid on the working relationship between farming and gamekeeping, how habitat and predator management intertwine, what stewardship and SFI mean in practice and the crucial role of having a long-term vision. Charlie and Connor share

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