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Short film showcasing life on threatened farm goes viral
A local filmmaker has produced a film showcasing “flourishing” biodiversity at Bristol’s last remaining working farm.
In the short video, Sarah MacDonald, from Bedminster Down, has captured the sprawling meadows, ancient hedgerows and thriving animal life at Yew Tree Farm, which is under threat from development.
Farmer Catherine Withers calls the land in Bishopsworth which her family has worked on for 56 years “Bristol’s jewel”.
is needed now More than ever
“Yew Tree Farm is such a special place,” Withers said. “Its been in our family for generations and I’m incredibly proud to farm here.”
Within a week of Withers posting it, the video has attracted nearly 1,000 retweets and been viewed 86,500 times.
Here is a wonderful video of our farm, please share to help save us from developers ? pic.twitter.com/WBVitaZ8l8
— Catherine withers (@Catherinewith11) June 21, 2023
Redrow is planning to build 200 homes on land at Yew Tree Farm, which is privately owned and rented out.
So far, attempts to develop it have been stopped, with Bristol City Council’s new Local Plan no longer earmarking the site for housing.
Main photo & video: Sarah MacDonald
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