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The naturethrive podcast is here to inspire and connect you with nature, while exploring practical solutions to the environmental and planetary challenges we face. Through engaging conversations with expert guests, we’ll delve into the issues affecting our world in a way that’s accessible and uplifting, not overwhelming. We’ll highlight real stories and experiences that bring hope and optimism, showcasing a wide range of current and future solutions—from large-scale initiatives to everyday a ...
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naturethrive podcast episode 9 - HiveTracks Head of Growth - Benjamin Tomkins
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This episode of the naturethrive Podcast features a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Tompkins from Hive Tracks, a nature tech company revolutionising biodiversity data collection. They delve into the meaning of "ground truth" data and how Hive Tracks makes it easy for anyone, from beekeepers to community members, to collect real-time, continu…
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naturethrive podcast episode 8 - CEO of Native Rob Cobbold
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Native partners with indigenous guardians to protect the planet, offering individuals and companies the opportunity to protect or restore nature one "native square" (three meters squared) at a time. They provide a map to visualize protected squares and a dashboard to track the impact on carbon, biodiversity, and the community.…
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naturethrive podcast episode 7 - Wrangcombe Farm Land Manager Nigel Riddle
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In this episode with speak to Nigel Riddle of Wrangcombe Farm in Somerset. The conversation delves into the diverse habitats at Wrangcombe Farm, which includes open heathland (a SSSI site), improved open grassland, steep-sided wooded streams called "goyles," marshy and dry fields, and even an area with alkaline soil from a former scramble track. Ni…
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naturethrive podcast episode 6 - head of natural capital at Knepp Estate Molly Biddell
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In this episode we speak to Molly Biddell of Knepp Estate in Sussex. Molly discusses Knepp's journey from a struggling conventional farm to a thriving nature restoration site, driven by the principles of rewilding and the introduction of free-roaming herbivores. She explains her role in exploring the ecosystem services provided by the land and deve…
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naturethrive podcast episode 5 - Farmers Tom Church & Hazel Towler
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In this episode we speak to Tom Church and Hazel Towler of Scald End Farm in Bedfordshire. They discuss the challenges and opportunities facing farmers today, particularly regarding nature restoration and diversification. Tom and Hazel share their personal stories of getting into farming and the farm's transition from arable to organic livestock fa…
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naturethrive podcast episode 4 - Planet Mark Director Andrew Griffiths
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In this episode we speak to Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnerships at Planetmark, a sustainability and net-zero certification scheme. The discussion revolves around the intrinsic connection between nature and climate, emphasizing that solving one crisis is impossible without addressing the other. Griffiths explains Planetmark's role …
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naturethrive podcast episode 3 - environmental lawyer Richard Broadbent
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In this episode we speak with Richard, an environmental lawyer at Freeths LLP, about environmental legislation and in particular Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in the UK. Richard discusses the legal framework of BNG, its potential to drive nature recovery, and the challenges and opportunities associated with its implementation. He also shares personal…
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naturethrive podcast episode 2 - UK Green Building Council Advisor Simon Matthews
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In this episode we speak with Simon, an Advisor at the UK Green Building Council, about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the role of nature in the built environment. Simon discusses his work on decarbonizing buildings, the challenges and opportunities of BNG, and shares his personal experiences with nature, from childhood memories to awe-inspiring e…
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naturethrive podcast episode 1 - Farmer Alec Clouting
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Farmers are key stakeholders in the nature restoration space. Alec Clouting is a young farmer managing 200 acres of farmland in Surrey and we discuss who we strike a balance between growing the food that we need and helping nature to recover and thrive.By Jonathan Withey
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