The Age of Nature

Science and Nature Series / 1 Season

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet. This documentary series asks whether newfound awareness of nature could bring about a new chapter in the human story.

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European Bison Roam Poland's Bialowieza Forest

2m 57s / TV-G

European bison roam the oldest forest in Europe. We learn their role in the ecosystem and the importance of protected ancient forest and biodiversity. These healthy forests will be stronger in the face of climate change.

The Glaciers of Bhutan

2m 55s / TV-G

A team of Bhutanese farmers and herders trek up to the glacial lakes of Bhutan to remove rocks by hand, reducing the risk of catastrophic floods. Tshering Tobgay appeals to the world to work together to solve climate change.

Blue Carbon Ecosystems

2m 55s / TV-G

Peter Macreadie discusses blue carbon and how plants sequester more carbon beneath the water than they do on land. He explains how turtles are overgrazing the seagrass meadows because of a reduction in the number of sharks.

Episode 3 Preview | Changing

29s / TV-G

Discover why restoring nature might be our best tool to slow global warming. From Borneo to Antarctica, the resilience of the planet is helping us find solutions to cope and even mitigate climate change, providing hope for a more positive future.

The Important Role of Fireflies as Pest Control

3m 6s / TV-G

Mr. Xu Tanghui, head of his village in Hubei Province, China, and Professor Fu Xinhua, a firefly expert from Huazhong Agriculture University, worked together to reintroduce fireflies to the area to act as pest control for its crops.

Episode 2 Preview | Understanding

29s / TV-G

Explore how a new understanding of nature is helping us find surprising ways to fix it. From the Pacific Northwest to Yellowstone to Scotland, scientists, citizens and activists are restoring the environment, benefiting humans and animals alike.

The Creation of 'Trees for Life' to Rewild Scotland

2m 47s / TV-G

Alan Watson Featherstone, ecologist and founder of "Trees for Life," describes the moment he realized he needed to help in the effort to rewild Scotland, resulting in the founding of his charity “Trees for Life” to achieve this.

The Threat of Wolves in Montana

2m 13s / TV-G

In Wisdom, Montana, wolves have always been a common threat to cattle, and were once persecuted to the brink of extinction. Now, a fourth generation rancher in Montana, Dean Petersen, explains how ranchers are finding ways to live alongside wolves and their part in the ecosystem.

Extended Preview

1m 36s / TV-PG

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet. This documentary series asks whether newfound awareness of nature could bring about a new chapter in the human story.

The Impact of the Loess Plateau Rehabilitation Project

2m 25s / TV-G

In 1994, workers took part in the rehabilitation of the Loess Plateau landscape. John D. Liu has documented the results of the project since 1995, revealing how the degrading plateaus have changed over time with this restoration.

Preview

30s / TV-G

Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet. This documentary series asks whether newfound awareness of nature could bring about a new chapter in the human story.

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