In the fifth episode of Season 10 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Simon Owen,founder of Standby Productions and the first-ever ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and North Merseyside.

Simon shares his passion for supporting the environment and his journey from birdwatching with his dad to making award-winning wildlife films. He discusses the importance of peatlands, the challenges of conservation funding, and his unique partnership with the Wildlife Trust. Simon also highlights community projects and the positive impact of connecting people with nature. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on turning passion into purpose and making a meaningful social impact.

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Did you know:

· Peatlands are vital ecosystems that store carbon, provide clean water, and support biodiversity.

· They also help prevent flooding.

· They support rare plants, insects and wading birds,

Key resources:

Standby Productions

Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode &transcript:

(00:55) Simon Owen on Environmental Support

(03:58) Partnership with Wildlife Trust

(07:37) Challenges and Community Impact

(18:42) Finding Your Passion and Making an Impact

(20:42) Unique Partnerships and Creative Funding

(22:02) Harnessing Business for Environmental Good

(22:53) Signature Questions: Manchester's Unique Social Impact

(28:53) Heartwarming Stories and Final Thoughts

Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk