أفضل بودكاسات Natural Capital (2025)

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Combating Nature Loss - Scottish Biodiversity Strategy 48:28

4d ago48:28

48:28

The loss of species and degradation of our natural environment is an existential threat to the planet that requires urgent, collaborative and transformative solutions. We are in a biodiversity crisis, with 1 in 9 Scottish species facing extinction and declines in numbers and ranges of many plants, birds and animals. There is a need for action and S…

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Tackling the Climate and Biodiversity Crises 59:06

1M ago59:06

59:06

Join us as we tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time—the biodiversity and climate crises—and explore the crucial role agriculture plays in addressing them. We delve into what these crises are, how they’re interconnected, and the efforts underway to combat them. In this episode, we’re joined by Prof. Dave Reay and Séamus Murphy, who…

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Fungi: The forgotten kingdom? 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

Fungi, the often-overlooked kingdom of life, runs mostly undetected under out feet, forming intricate networks that support ecosystems in extraordinary ways. Mycorrhiza, a symbiotic relationship where fungi connect with plant roots, enables plants to absorb more water and nutrients in exchange for energy the plant obtains from sunlight. Rhizocore T…

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Pivotal - Nature is Invaluable 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

We are joined by Jonathan Morley from Pivotal, to discuss the importance of robust, reliable and verifiable data and how digital biodiversity monitoring is part of this. Pivotal are a biodiversity monitoring and analytics company working with a range of Natural Capital managers, funds and organisations across the world, providing data from both the…

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NatureScot Biodiversity Audits 29:08

4M ago29:08

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In this episode we speak to Celine Delabre from NatureScot to inform listeners on the upcoming requirement to complete biodiversity audits as part of the Whole Farm Plan and how NatureScot’s farm biodiversity app can help to deliver these in the future. We discuss the important details that farmers requiring the audit need to know to help them comp…

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The Royal Highland Education Trust 51:59

5M ago51:59

51:59

The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) is a charitable organisation that looks to bring farming, the working countryside, and Scotland’s Natural Capital to life for young people. The trust aims to connect Scotland’s youth to the countryside, and give insight into food, farming and countryside management in Scotland. The trust achieves this throu…

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Loch Leven's Larder 37:26

5M ago37:26

37:26

Loch Leven’s Larder is an enterprise with the farm to fork concept at its core, with the farm providing produce to the café and shop. Since 2005, the larder has put community and sustainability at the forefront of its operations, to provide the Loch Leven area a place to enjoy locally sourced healthy food in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the l…

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LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

7M ago29:03

29:03

Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting l…

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Trees on Farm 40:58

8M ago40:58

40:58

It’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer. Lyn promotes an integrated approach to farming and forestry, to aid understanding and explore opportunities for them to work more effectively together. We discuss …

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Biodiversity Net Gain 34:50

10M ago34:50

34:50

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consu…

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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 35:58

11M ago35:58

35:58

Are you looking for funding for projects to promote conservation and tackle climate change? In this episode of Natural Capital we discuss Scotland's Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS). AECS is the main mechanism used to support farmers wanting to implement sustainable land management practices such as improving water quality, managing flood…

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Green Finance 28:37

1y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode of Natural Capital, we are talking about the issue that underpins every topic we cover, and that is finance and funding! With the economic and other pressures that landowners are facing it is great to be joined today by Steve Dunkley the Regional Agriculture Director at HSBC, and Martin Hanson the Head of Agriculture for HSBC, to sh…

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Rothiemurchus Estate & their Christmas Trees 46:25

1y ago46:25

46:25

For our final episode of 2023 we are getting a bit festive and are speaking to Ollie Mackay at Rothiemurchus Estate. Rothiemurchus is a special and beautiful place in the Highlands of Scotland, at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Ollie is the Head Ranger on the estate and we chat about all the estate’s natural capital assets and his role.…

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Islay Geese 42:16

1y ago42:16

42:16

We visit the beautiful island of Islay, finding out about the unique habitats, species and important natural capital assets the island supports. The RSPB Islay reserves have internationally important populations of wintering Barnacle and Greenland White-fronted geese, and are also important for breeding Chough, Corncrake, Lapwing and a range of oth…

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Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting 39:01

1+ y ago39:01

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In this episode of Natural Capital Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland visit Sam Thorburn’s croft on the Isle of Skye. They discuss the natural capital on the islands, Gaelic culture, biodiversity, and crofting life. Gaelic language provides a unique insight and understanding of Scotland’s nature, helping us to understand it better. Central to al…

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Drones, Data and Decision Making 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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In this episode of Natural Capital we are getting techy, discussing all things drones, data and technology and how this can be used by land managers to assess, monitor and improve their natural capital assets. Understanding the natural capital you have on your land, its condition and scale is essential to effective land management. To help us under…

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Landscape Scale Collaboration 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust to talk about landscape scale and collaborative farming initiatives. We discuss the importance of …

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Farming in a National Park 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

29:03

The Scottish Government is committed to establishing a new National Park by spring 2026. It has released an appraisal framework and is looking for local areas to submit expressions of interest. The aims of National Parks are to conserve nature and the landscape, while also providing provisions for the enjoyment of the area and promote sustainable d…

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30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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Understanding the natural capital assets you have on your land is really important. Farm wildlife walks are a great way to map out features, habitats and biodiversity that is present in the agricultural landscape. It can help you baseline your natural capital and look for opportunities for improvement on farm. As part of The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days…

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Highlands Rewilding 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

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Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity 47:36

2y ago47:36

47:36

We begin our second series of Natural Capital exploring Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity with Dr Lorna Cole, an agricultural ecologist whose work addresses the challenge of feeding our growing world population whilst protecting our environment. We discuss beneficial insects, habitats and biodiversity, including the many pollinators found in Scotl…

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Ecosystem Markets and Green Commerce 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

In our final episode of the series we are discussing the important financial topics which cover most natural capital projects, including ecosystem markets and green commerce. We discuss potential funding and revenue options for natural capital, and importantly what are the risks and future opportunities for agriculture and landowners in Scotland. I…

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Arable 44:39

2y ago44:39

44:39

This time we are focussing on Arable Natural Capital with John and Louise Seed from Woodend Farming Partnership and Agricultural Consultant Mary-Jane Lawrie, to find out what they are doing on farm and to learn from their combined experiences. Woodend Farming Partnership focusses on arable crops, free-range egg production, renewable energy and cons…

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Seaweed 36:17

2y ago36:17

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In this water episode of our Natural Capital Series, we discuss seaweed and its wider benefits to the farming community, it’s important ecosystem services and the various uses for seaweed products. We are joined by Rhianna Rees, Seaweed Academy Coordinator at SAMS Enterprise, who is passionate about the growth and expansion of the seaweed industry …

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Peatlands 37:26

2+ y ago37:26

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In episode three of this Natural Capital Series we are joined by Dr Emily Taylor to explore the very relevant and important topic of peatlands. Peatlands are a key part of the Scottish landscape covering over 20% of the land. Healthy peatlands are valuable carbon stores and provide many ecosystem services and benefits to people and nature. We discu…

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Scotland's Rainforests 38:40

2+ y ago38:40

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In episode two of this Natural Capital Series we discuss and raise the awareness about Scotland’s Rainforests. What are Scotland’s rainforests, why are they special, what are the threats and how do we look after them? Recorded on site at Tanish National Nature Reserve with Helen Bibby Senior Conservation Consultant SAC Consulting and Stan Phillips …

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What is Natural Capital? 28:13

2+ y ago28:13

28:13

The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital a…

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Combating Nature Loss - Scottish Biodiversity Strategy 48:28

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Tackling the Climate and Biodiversity Crises 59:06

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Fungi: The forgotten kingdom? 57:17

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Pivotal - Nature is Invaluable 50:28

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NatureScot Biodiversity Audits 29:08

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The Royal Highland Education Trust 51:59

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Loch Leven's Larder 37:26

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LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

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Trees on Farm 40:58

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Biodiversity Net Gain 34:50

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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 35:58

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Green Finance 28:37

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Rothiemurchus Estate & their Christmas Trees 46:25

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Islay Geese 42:16

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Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting 39:01

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Drones, Data and Decision Making 38:25

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Landscape Scale Collaboration 24:31

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Farming in a National Park 29:03

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30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks 40:13

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Highlands Rewilding 23:27

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Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity 47:36

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Ecosystem Markets and Green Commerce 46:34

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Arable 44:39

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Seaweed 36:17

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Peatlands 37:26

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Scotland's Rainforests 38:40

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What is Natural Capital? 28:13

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