An edition of the Tyne Tees Television series on the wildlife of the north presented by Kim Inglis. In the first report a look at the potential re-introduction of the European beaver to Britain, possibly starting in the woods of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Next Kim travels to St Abb's Head in the Scottish Borders to learn how the National Trust of Scotland is working to provide a safe environment for the thousands of seabirds who nest there each year. After the break, a visit to...

An edition of the Tyne Tees Television series on the wildlife of the north presented by Kim Inglis. In the first report a look at the potential re-introduction of the European beaver to Britain, possibly starting in the woods of Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Next Kim travels to St Abb's Head in the Scottish Borders to learn how the National Trust of Scotland is working to provide a safe environment for the thousands of seabirds who nest there each year. After the break, a visit to Heddon-on-the-Wall in Northumberland where funding from the Millennium Commission has allowed villagers to transform a piece of waste grounds into a beautiful butterfly meadow. Finally, a look the myths and legends surrounding one of Britain's most well-known birds, the Rook, and the work that is being done in County Durham to learn more about them. Beavers have been hunted to extinction by man, blamed for gnawing trees, it turns out they have a role to play in today's conservation schemes. Graham Gill of Bellingham's Forestry Commission Centre tells presenter Kim Inglis why he wants to bring the beaver back to Britain: 'It's been realised that they actually help to create wetlands which benefit other forms of wildlife.' In Kielder Forest, trees are being planted along rivers and streams, but it's a long-term project requiring long-term vision. It could be 50 years before beavers can be re-introduced. Butterfly species have become more limited in recent years, but not in Heddon-on-the-Wall in Northumberland, where villagers have transformed waste ground into a colourful paradise. Good use of plants including buddleia - known as 'butterfly bush' - has attracted over 16 species so far and locals now have a place to sit and enjoy the beauties of nature. Credits: Presenter Kim Inglis Camera Lee Sutterby Music John Cook Graphics Jon King Dubbing Mixer Andy Ludbrook Editor David Hindmarsh Executive Producer Jane Bolesworth Producer Charles Bowden. © Tyne Tees Television 2003 A CBTV production for Tyne Tees Television. Granada