Mentioned this before. Took the kids to Monmouth Savoy Theatre to see his talk once, and he explained to the 'assembled' the 'difficulties' farmers had with brock and deer and how the public should try to empathise with the farmer on these 'issues' and appreciate the hard graft that goes into making the countryside the place we all enjoy. That it took time and energy, not always paid, and we shouldn't expect a themepark when we choose to visit. How we should do more to support the farmer by buying the local produce as this is how they make a living.
Also heard him on the radio once discussing the Panda with a panel of experts, he caused a prolonged silence by saying , 'we should not be wasting time ,money and resources trying to save it, as it was to late for Panda. Its time had in fact come, and there were more worthwhile causes we should be concentrating on '. Or something like that.
I remember thinking, a man with his feet on the ground realistically considering conservation and what we could achieve .
Must say his talk was really good.
as for bill oddie were could we send him on a one way ticket !!!!
