Green Infrastructure in Worcestershire

A film commissioned and produced by the Worcestershire Green Infrastructure Partnership to introduce and promote the concept of Green Infrastructure or GI: the network of natural environmental elements -- whether green, blue or brown spaces -- that lie between and connects our towns, cities and villages. The film uses a journey along the River Severn through the heart of Worcester city to tell the story of how planning with GI in mind can deliver multiple benefits to economy, environment and people. More information on the Worcestershire GI Partnership can be found at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/GI (coming soon!) The Chapter Meadows featured in the film were purchased on behalf of the people of Worcester in 1998 by the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, a registered charity established by the former chairman of Worcester Heat Systems, Mr Cecil Duckworth. The Trust is dedicated to the conservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and built environments for the people of Worcestershire. The management of the Meadows is funded through a Higher Level Stewardship agreement, administered by Natural England. www.dwt.org.uk Funded through the IES John Rose Award 2010, awarded to Hayley Pankhurst Credits Presented by Chris Dobbs, Worcester City Council Produced, directed, filmed and edited by Susan Jones, Redhead Business Films Assistant-produced and researched by Hayley Pankhurst, Natural England Assisted by Ben Pankhurst With advice and support from the Worcestershire GI Partnership Communications Group Photographs kindly provided by Chris Dobbs Additional photos kindly provided by Warwick Neale and Steve Bloomfield