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Synopsis:Oil companies are experienced in working in environmentally sensitive areas, but the discovery of a major oilfield under Poole harbour in Dorset presented a daunting challenge. This programme shows how the challenge of drilling for oil in such a beautiful place was met. After extensive surveys, analysis and consultation, drilling began on a small privately owned island in the harbour - Furzey Island. This is a LANDSCAPE ON LOAN, to be returned at the appropriate time with every yard of land restored and with the wildlife of land and sea conserved.
