Podcasts about south georgia heritage trust

Jerome Viard grew up in France and moved to the UK 13 years ago where he has enjoyed a successful career as a chef, having been head pastry chef at some of the best hotels in Cambridge. In 2015, he was invited to embark on the adventure of a lifetime as a chef and field assistant for the South Georgia Heritage Trust’s habitat restoration field team during the rat eradication project. The team included 20 people from New Zealand, Australia, the UK and France. It was quite an adjustment cooking in such a remote environment, with long hours and minimal fresh food deliveries. Nonetheless, Jerome was blown away by the wildlife and cultural heritage of South Georgia, and appreciated the strong community that was built on base. In this episode, Jerome details the ups and downs of working on such a time-sensitive, high-stakes project in one of the most remote islands in the world. HIGHLIGHTS 2:23        The journey from making desserts in a 4-star hotel to feeding a team of 20 on one of the most remote islands in the world 3:11        The job responsibilities of a “rat team” chef as well as helping bait as a field assistant 4:54        What was it like to cook in such a remote environment? 8:22        Making the most of versatile ingredients like powdered milk 10:07     What is Jerome most proud of cooking during his time in South Georgia? Beware those with weak stomachs! 13:20     Why was the rat eradication project necessary and what were the required logistics? 22:11     Keeping busy on base when the project was halted due to bad weather 24:20     The privilege of experiencing South Georgia’s hostile yet stunningly beautiful landscapes, including following in the footsteps of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton 27:55     Jerome returns to South Georgia to support the work of the Heritage Trust 31:44     The difference between working as a chef 7-days-a-week for the rat eradication team and being a Museum Assistant with time off to explore the “travel zone” 33:32     A breathtaking memory - Jerome’s first impressions from the day he arrived in South Georgia in 2015 35:09     A jaw-dropping experience in Gold Harbour in the southeast coast of South Georgia 40:15     Jerome’s advice to those considering a trip to South Georgia

Theo Crutchley-Mack is a contemporary British artist whose work appears globally in private and public collections. He strives to record the obscure landscape, often abandoned and remote, spending many hours outside drawing in sketchbooks that later become a reference for larger studies. His studio paintings start out as deeply textured wooden bases that form the foundation for a sculptural approach to painting. In 2018 he was invited to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia as part of their unofficial Artist in Residency program where he painted and documented the ruined whaling stations to help fundraise for the South Georgia Heritage Trust which works to restore the damaged habitats of wildlife on the island.​ Described as his most ambitious project yet, the artistic documentation of South Georgia's abandoned whaling stations has resulted in numerous ongoing initiatives which include talks, exhibitions, and even a book.  On today's episode, he walks us through his experience discovering, getting to, and being transformed by this jewel of an island.​ HIGHLIGHTS 3:15 How Theo first came to learn about the Artist in Residence program in South Georgia 4:00 Theo describes the lengthy process by which he heard about South Georgia's abandoned whaling stations and then proceeded to try to get funding to get to the Falkland Islands and hopefully, eventually make his way even further south 6:45 What happened when all of Theo's art materials ended up on the wrong military plane and went to Cyprus instead of South Georgia with him 8:45 Theo describes the process by which he was able to logistically get to and obtain government permission to access certain abandoned whaling stations in order to culturally document them 13:20 Theo describes his process for capturing the essence of these remote places and then turning them into works of art 15:30 The most unexpected element of Theo's time on South Georgia 17:05 Why Theo was worried about taking on this project in South Georgia 19:30 What has happened with the work that was produced as a result of Theo's time on the island 22:35 A bit about the book that Theo has put together on the South Georgia project 

Few faces in the sub-Antarctic world are as familiar as that of Sarah Lurcock, South Georgia Heritage Trust's Director on South Georgia. Tireless in her management of the annual team that heads to Gryviken to manage the museum, the post office, and various goings-on in this remote outpost, Sarah is one of the strongest ambassadors for an island that so many love so dearly.   Photo by Heather Thorkelson   Many travellers recognize Sarah as the first local face they see upon arrival in South Georgia as she has spent years boarding expedition vessels and prepping visitors for their day visit to Grytviken.   Photo by Kerstin Langenberger   However, Sarah and her annually-rotating team are also largely responsible for the fundraising initiatives - largely from tourism vessels - that have paved the way for some groundbreaking projects to be completed in South Georgia.   Spending six months a year on South Georgia for over two decades, Sarah has truly dedicated her life to a place that many people only visit once in a lifetime and many more only dream of.   Listen to today's episode to hear Sarah's story and learn more about the future of South Georgia, the "pearl of the Antarctic".   HIGHLIGHTS 2:45 – The story of what drew Sarah to South Georgia in the first place about two decades ago   4:00 – Not too long ago, women weren’t allowed on the island   5:20 – How Sarah ended up as the Director of the South Georgia Heritage Trust on the island   8:50 – Good news! South Georgia now has a full-time curator at the museum   9:30 – Ever wanted to work on a remote, wildlife-packed island? Sarah spills the beans on how other seasonal positions on South Georgia get filled   11:35 – What day-to-day life is like in Grytviken when they're dealing with roughly 80 cruise ships per season (and growing)   15:40 – Is there anything that Sarah misses when she’s living off provisions during her 6 months on the island?   17:15 – What life was like on South Georgia in the pre-internet age   19:45 – How dependency on the internet is changing things, even in our most remote regions   21:00 – Sarah talks about the epic planning and execution involved in the Habitat Restoration Project which successfully eradicated rodents - invasive species - from the island   27:00 – All involved in the South Georgia Habitat Restoration project are now a resource for other similar, logistically challenging initiatives being attempted worldwide   29:00 – Sarah takes us through some of the different groundbreaking projects being undertaken on SG in order to preserve both her nature and her unique place in history   40:00 - The centenary of Shackleton's death is coming up soon and there are plans for a commemoration...   43:00 - What Sarah and her on-island team do with their precious little time off in this wild wonderland   LINKS The South Georgia Heritage Trust - https://www.sght.org/ Friends of South Georgia - http://www.fosgi.org/ Government of South Georgia - https://www.gov.gs/ South Georgia Heritage Trust Museum website - http://sgmuseum.gs/ UKAHT - https://www.ukaht.org/     AntArctic Stories is brought to you by Twin Tracks Expeditions - your experts in small-ship expedition cruises and unique adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica. We love sharing our insider knowledge to help you find your next polar adventure.   Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twintracks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twintracksexpeditions Our website - http://twintracksexpeditions.com

This week, we're being invaded! Izzie Clarke and Katie Haylor explore invasive species: how they sneak in, why they disrupt nature, and how to fight back! Plus, in the news, scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal, researchers have uncovered an alarming new way criminals are trying to hack you and the mice with infrared vision.For more science podcasts and the latest news, head to nakedscientists.com. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @nakedscientists.This show was produced by Mariana Campos and Izzie Clarke, with thanks to the South Georgia Heritage Trust for... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week, we're being invaded! Izzie Clarke and Katie Haylor explore invasive species: how they sneak in, why they disrupt nature, and how to fight back! Plus, in the news, scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal, researchers have uncovered an alarming new way criminals are trying to hack you and the mice with infrared vision.For more science podcasts and the latest news, head to nakedscientists.com. You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @nakedscientists.This show was produced by Mariana Campos and Izzie Clarke, with thanks to the South Georgia Heritage Trust for... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

On the remote island of South Georgia, the invasion of rats from passing ships has wreaked havoc on the local wildlife. But the South Georgia Heritage Trust announced this week that all rats have been eradicated thanks to an extensive project. Adam Rutherford speaks to chairman Professor Mike Richardson about the achievement and how the wildlife is already healing. Elephants don’t only communicate using their trunks but also their feet. A new study taps into this underground communication using seismic equipment to detect the vibrations. Dr Beth Mortimer explains how the technology may help to react in real-time to elephant distress such as panic running – for example – when being hunted by poachers. We all know how dinosaurs became extinct but how did they rise to prominence? Author of the new book “The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs” Steve Brusatte talks about how the beloved creatures came to dominate the Earth and the new technologies being used to discover even more about them. How does science help us understand snooker? From the importance of chalking cues to how physics explains extraordinary snooker shots. Adam Rutherford tries to find out how he can up his game with the help of physicist Dr Phil Sutton.

The South Georgia Heritage Trust has just completed the third and final stage of the world's largest island rat eradication

The South Georgia Heritage Trust has just completed the third and final stage of the world's largest island rat eradication

In this week's programme we have a field report from South Georgia where Tony Martin, Professor in Zoology at Dundee University and working with the South Georgia Heritage Trust, has embarked on a programme to remove 100% of rats on South Georgia. Human activity over the decades and centuries have inadvertently introduced Brown Rats to islands and mainlands and the rats have driven local extinctions of birds and caused havoc on many seabird populations, eating the chicks in the nest. Is the wildlife benefit worth the effort it takes to return such areas to a situation before Brown Rats were introduced? Monty Don also speaks with environmental author Emma Marris.