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Broads Authority

1992 , Norfolk Broads (Norfolk)

Cat no. 898

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Promotional film for the Broads Authority, illustrating conservation, development and the problems encountered by this unique area of wetland.

Sequences at Ranworth Broad, a boat yard at Wroxham, Barton Broad from the air and BTCV volunteers (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) clearing scrub at Broad Fen at Dilham, introduces the film. At Hoveton Little Broad conservation projects are in progress, including the dam to keep out the fish and strip the water of phosphates. At How Hill the electric boat, `Electric Eel' is featured. The pleasure wherry, `Hathor' is under sail on Barton Broad. Children watch a puppet show at How Hill and the River Inspector is on his boat on Ranworth Broad. Old windpumps are shown and the threat of salt water is mentioned, followed by a brief shot of the Yarmouth tidal barrier. Halvergate marshes, Breydon Bridge Road and the Authority's information centre at Yarmouth are followed by aerial shots of the reed marshes at Hickling. Finally, boats on Barton Dyke and an Authority logo on a life belt.

Featured Buildings

Broadland Wind Pumps

Keywords

Boats; Coastal defences; Nature conservation; Puppet shows; Reed marshes; Wetlands; Wherries; Windpumps

Other Places

Ranworth Broad; Wroxham; Barton Broad; Dilham; Hoveton Little Broad; How Hill; Great Yarmouth; Halvergate; Barton Dyke

Background Information

The following information is from the Broads Authority website at www.broads-authority.gov.uk: 'The Broads Authority is the Local Planning Authority for the Broads area. As such, we are responsible for controlling most forms of development within the Broads and for preparing local planning policies. We work with local communities, stakeholders and the surrounding District Councils to protect the special qualities of the area while allowing for appropriate development that meets social and economic needs and maintains thriving and sustainable communities.'

Manifestations

Broads Authority

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