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Breathing Life Back into Widdale Beck

Breathing Life Back into Widdale Beck

Tucked away in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a quiet but mighty transformation is unfolding along a modest stream. The Widdale Beck, winding through the heart of Swineley Farm, may not command the immediate awe of a roaring river, but…

Spring 2025

The Secret Rules of High-Performing Remote Teams

The Secret Rules of High-Performing Remote Teams

Before 2020, remote work was seen as a luxury. Now, it’s clear that businesses that embrace it intentionally thrive, while those clinging to an outdated office are finding it harder to attract incredible talent. And I’m increasingly sure that as…

Winter 2025

Welcoming the Community back to Dorback

Welcoming the Community back to Dorback

Earlier this week we were delighted to purchase the iconic Dorback Estate in the Cairngorms National Park. We’ve always believed conservation is about delivering positive environment and social impact and here is our story about the evening we invited the…

Winter 2025

Just Planting Trees

Just Planting Trees

In recent years, it feels like almost everyone has been yelling “Let’s just plant trees” as the answer to the environmental challenges we face, particularly in combating climate change and biodiversity loss. While this sentiment may be well-intentioned, the reality…

Winter 2025

No Farmers, No Food: A Dangerous Oversimplification

No Farmers, No Food: A Dangerous Oversimplification

One of the arguments we often hear (and see on billboards and road bridges) against land-use change is the wonderfully simple statement: “No farmers, no food.” Its effectiveness lies in its absolute clarity and simplicity. It’s a bumper sticker slogan—easy…

Winter 2025

The Untold Story of Our Podcast: From Gunshots to Mic Drops

The Untold Story of Our Podcast: From Gunshots to Mic Drops

“Everyone has a podcast these days—do we really need another one?” It’s a fair question and one we’ve asked ourselves many times. But here’s the thing: podcasts have fundamentally changed the way people interact with ideas and information. They offer…

Winter 2025

Agility in the Age of Climate Change

Agility in the Age of Climate Change

Never in history has it been more dangerous to be in business; but that’s what makes it such an exciting place to be – entrepreneurship is for explorers, not tourists after all. We live in a world on the edge—politically,…

Winter 2025

Unlocking Nature: Encouraging Public Access to Private Lands

Unlocking Nature: Encouraging Public Access to Private Lands

The Natural World Should Be Accessible to All Picture this: a world where everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the chance to roam freely across the stunning landscapes that our planet has to offer. This isn’t just a…

Winter 2025

Decoding Nature

Decoding Nature

The natural capital revolution is happening, a transformative shift that offers an unparalleled opportunity to reshape not only the economy but the very language we use to describe our relationship with the natural world. To grasp the magnitude of this…

Winter 2025