Stories & Insights

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Esgair Arth: The Story So Far

Esgair Arth: The Story So Far

Nestled against the stunning backdrop of Cardigan Bay lies Esgair Arth, which loosely translates to Bear Ridge. This 300-acre coastal farm sits just four miles from the picturesque seaside town of Aberaeron. A wonderfully unique town home to a charming…

Winter 2023

The Politics of the Environment

The Politics of the Environment

The environment is clearly set to be some kind of weird battle line drawn between the conservatives and the others leading into the next general election. We have the Tories sinisterly arguing that anyone who is against new licenses for…

Summer 2023

Patient Urgency: An Update from Invergeldie in Perthshire

Patient Urgency: An Update from Invergeldie in Perthshire

We are a little over six months into our ownership at the incredible Invergeldie Estate in Perthshire, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Every time I’m fortunate enough to return, I’m struck by how so little, yet so much has…

Summer 2023

The Elasticity of “Local”

The Elasticity of “Local”

One of the most challenging questions we’ve faced since beginning the Oxygen Conservation journey is what exactly does local mean?  It is widely accepted that it is incredibly important to respect local cultures and traditions, to engage locally, and to help create opportunities for local people. Each…

Summer 2023

Just Coasting

Just Coasting

Every business talks about culture but far too often it is no more than a set of corporate buzzwords retrospectively pieced together in the board rooms and corner offices of senior people, so far away from the actual realities of…

Summer 2023

Unsung Heroes: Recognising the Domestiques of Business

Unsung Heroes: Recognising the Domestiques of Business

Since the time of Team Sky and Dave Brailsford’s doctrine of marginal gains, I’ve loved the Tour de France. As with so many sports, the more you recognise and appreciate the nuance the more the sacrifices, the stories, and the…

Summer 2023

Compassion in Conservation

Compassion in Conservation

Sometimes the hardest part about conservation work is people. They are often the ones who provide all the hoops that we must jump through to protect nature. It can therefore be tempting to isolate pristine environments from them and keep…

Summer 2023

The Privilege of Criticism

The Privilege of Criticism

We’ve worked incredibly hard for the opportunity to deliver positive environmental and social impact. But when you’re seeking to create change, you have to recognise that you are inviting critique, criticism, and sadly even, attack. Working in the environment sector…

Summer 2023