Rabbits and Chalk Grasslands

Synopsis
Describes the plant community on the chalk downlands and the grazing by sheep and rabbits, which determines what we see. Tells the history of the rabbit in Britain and Australia and illustrates the effects of myxomatosis. The ‘knock-on’ effects of myxomatosis in the UK are shown particularly as they affected chalk grassland. The film was shot in the Chilterns and uses some aerial photography.
Series
Science Foundation Course, A: Course S102
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
ecosystems; grassland ecosystems; myxomatosis; rabbits

Credits

Producer
Mike Gunton; Roger Jones

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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