Chris Packham praised Sir David Attenborough as “the greatest broadcaster the world has ever had” during a visit to Norwich to mark the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s centenary.
Packham highlighted Attenborough’s role in fostering public engagement with nature
Speaking at the University of East Anglia, Packham said Attenborough had “taught generations of young people to develop a deep-rooted love for the natural world” and described him as “the greatest ambassador of life.”
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust centenary celebrates habitat diversity and conservation efforts
Packham noted that Norfolk’s varied landscapes — including sandy dunes, muddy coasts, reedbeds, dry heath and farmland — attract a wide range of species, and commended the trust for “diligently documenting everything that lives in our county.”
Packham urged empowering young people to lead future conservation efforts
He stated that young people are “clearer thinking, clearer speaking, they’re not so risk averse” and should be empowered to turn into “the brave and bold conservationists of the future.”
Who is Chris Packham?
Chris Packham is a co-presenter of the BBC Two wildlife programme Springwatch and a long-time campaigner and author, having visited Norfolk since the late 1970s for conservation work.
What is the Norfolk Wildlife Trust?
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust was founded in 1926 by Dr Sydney Long after he purchased 435 acres of marsh at Cley next the Sea, and manages sites such as Roydon Common, which offers a stunning sunrise.