University helps map environmental way forward with Green Heritage film

A major initiative aimed at raising the profile of green spaces in the Canterbury district has received a boost with the release of a new film by a Kent environmental historian.

Dr Karen Jones of the University’s School of History, working with Dr Eirini Saratsi of its School of Anthropology and Conservation, helped launch the Growing Canterbury’s Green Heritage initiative in October 2018.

Now a film showcasing speakers and audience members at the launch conference has gone live to provide a campaigning focus for those working on environmental and green space projects in the district.

Entitled Canterbury’s Green Heritage, those featured in the film include Canterbury Poet in Residence Lemn Sissay; RHS gold medal winner Kevin Hughes; Peter Morris, Trail Manager of the North Downs Way and Simon Reed, Director of the Canterbury City Orchard Project.

Among audience members interviewed is Richard Norman, a representative of various Canterbury community and residents’ groups.

Dr Jones, who is an expert in environmental history with a particular interest in parks, gardens and the history of green ideas, said: ‘This new film features the highlights of what proved to be a very successful conference. Our aim is to create a focus to bring together different people who are seeking creative solutions to enhance our district’s green space.’