05/05/2011

The heath fires have caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage and destroyed wildlife for a decade to come, according to the National Trust. Thousands of acres of land have been damaged across the UK. Fire officers say strong winds, tinder dry earth, little rain and the warmest April on record have compounded the problem. A new survey by the People's Trust for Endangered Species has revealed that almost half of England's traditional orchards are in a poor condition. Presenter: Charlotte Smith. Producer: Angela Frain.