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🌍💸 Yesterday’s Nature Finance UK Conference in London, that followed last week's COP16, showed clear momentum towards sustainable investment but highlighted some ongoing challenges as well. Here are the key takeaways: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌱: Attendees expressed optimism in the marketplace, particularly around carbon markets, with many calling for the biodiversity credits sector to catch up. Similar to COP16, there was agreement that a nature finance revolution is essential, but COP16’s delay on biodiversity funding commitments remains a sticking point. 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 ⚖️: While enthusiasm for biodiversity projects is high, legislation remains a roadblock. Speakers emphasised that simplified, accessible policies are critical for allowing diverse habitats to benefit from these markets. The need for streamlined policies echoed COP16’s focus on making high-integrity biodiversity funding more attainable. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🔍: A notable takeaway was the shift from viewing nature finance solely as a risk to recognising it as an opportunity. Investment groups showed openness to sustainable returns. However, COP16’s discussions on biodiversity credits raised some concerns about market integrity and commodification. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🏞️: Scotland announced a fresh framework for natural capital, highlighting its commitment to becoming a leader in nature finance. The City of London’s vision, discussed at both COP16 and the conference, continues to drive forward ambitions for the UK to become a global hub for green finance. As the UK continues to navigate these frameworks, both the COP16 and Nature Finance UK Conference underscored a pressing need: bridging the gap between ambition and action. 🌳 Restore attended the conference represented by our Director of Land Management Ross Wingfield. Ross had a chance to catch up with some of the key players in the sector - Robert Gardner of Rebalance Earth, Cain Blythe of Ecosulis and Archie Struthers of Nattergal Ltd. #NatureFinanceUK #COP16 #NaturalCapital #SustainableInvestment #GreenFinance #Nature #Environment

RESTORE RECONVENES THE PELICAN RESTORATION PANEL. 100 YEARS OF AVIAN EXCELLENCE: In 2023, RESTORE's founding director Benedict Macdonald and species ecologist, Peter Cooper, convened the first, formal cross-organisation panel to discuss the return of the Dalmatian Pelican – the UK’s largest native bird. The Panel called the most respected names in UK avian science, conservation and reintroduction ecology, and brought together over 100 years’ experience at the top tier of British ornithological science. It also explored at length Benedict and Peter's first paper on pelican reintroduction; exploring areas pelicans could recolonise here on our shores. The Panel had the support of Natural England at both events; represented by James Philips on behalf of Tony Juniper CBE. The WWT, the UK's oldest wetland conservation body, were represented by Dr. James Robinson, alongside Dr. Nigel Jarrett, conservation breeding manager, and Dr. Geoff Hilton, Head of Conservation Evidence. Support from our largest conservation charity, the RSPB, is critical in even the earliest stages of such discussions - and we had Leigh Lock, Damon Bridge – well-known for his role in the Somerset Crane Project – and Adam Rowlands representing the powerhouse currently run by Beccy Speight. The ever-impressive Dr. Carl Jones, of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust shared invaluable insights into how species such as pelicans could be returned. Professor Samuel Turvey offered valuable historical analyses of pelican remains in the UK. In addition, we were privileged to host several private landowners, including the pioneering Dominic Buscall of Wild Ken Hill; landowners from the central Norfolk Broads, and regional representation from Norfolk Wildlife Trust, who manage some of our largest, pelican-friendly water bodies. Several eminent ornithological writers such as Stephen Moss were also able to attend and document the panel's findings. THE NEXT STEPS: Following hours of productive and focused discussion, it was decided by all parties that further investigation should be made into the factors that may help the return of the Dalmatian Pelican, as a native British species.                                There will come a time, in our generation, when the largest living bird that can fly, may be ready for British wetlands & skies. But if we skip the science, fail to listen to concerns, fail to engage the widest-possible expert consensus, or fail to continue to rebuild and restore our wetlands, then it is possible we will be denied the extraordinary sight of pelicans crossing Avalon on 3-metre wings. Slowly, carefully, like a pelican taking flight, the RESTORE Panel’s aim is to bring together credible and expert stakeholders, and drive forwards this critical dialogue in ecological restoration. Let's think big - but let's not skip the science. Beccy Speight WWT Rich Stockdale PhD Eoin Murray Gil Martin Craig Bennett Christopher Ramsay Prof Alastair Driver Patrick Barkham

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Restore’s ability to ecologically and economically transform large estates and farms, without ever owning them, owes more than anything to the quality and depth of our Vision Reports. These offer landowners a comprehensive roadmap towards ecological and financial restoration of their land, with each entirely bespoke to the landscape, its people, its ecology and the present state of play. Now engaged across the 9000-acre Manor of Rochdale, Restore’s Land Management Director - Ross Wingfield – here explains how a vision report begins: with muddy boots on the ground.  These reports for our clients do not gather dust - they have been the gateway to some of our fastest-moving projects, such as the Southill Wildland in Bedfordshire. But it’s critical to begin with vision: everything else follows from this, and invaluable time spent in the field, assessing what is missing – and what the land could become. We're very lucky to collaborate with the talented Karen Gazzard from The Ruby Cube Ltd in creating visualisations of nature restoration of the land from it's current state to a thriving biodiverse landscape. #restorenature #naturerestoration #strategy #vision #environment #nature #generationrestoration #rewilding Eoin Murray Robert Gardner Rich Stockdale PhD

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮 In this insightful discussion from the Blue Earth Summit 2024 industry leaders explore the complex balance between environmental, social, and economic needs in landscape management—both on land and at sea. Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, Emma Toovey, Chief Ecology Officer at Environment Bank, Benedict Macdonald, Founder of Restore, and Gus Jaspert CMG, Managing Director Marine at The Crown Estate, share their expertise on how we can drive sustainable change in our landscapes while addressing economic and community priorities. Hosted by Mary-Ann Ochota, presenter, author, and summit host, this discussion delves deep into innovative solutions for nature recovery, ecosystem services, and the integration of natural capital to meet the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate resilience. Discover how these thought leaders are shaping the future of our natural world through strategic, forward-thinking management and policy. Watch the full panel talk here: https://lnkd.in/eNF8nD3a #nature #sustainability #naturerestoration #restorenature #biodiversity #naturalcapital #blueearthsummit #landscapes #environment #economy #communities

We are thrilled to have attended the Blue Earth Summit, where we engaged in insightful discussions with potential investors, NGOs, and businesses focused on environmental sustainability. 🌿 It was great hearing our director Benedict Macdonald speaking on the main stage alongside Beccy Speight RSPB , Gus Jaspert The Crown Estate and Emma Toovey Environment Bank. It has been a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded changemakers. We look forward to continuing our work together in restoring and protecting the planet. 🌍 #BlueEarthSummit #RestoreNature #Sustainability #Nature #Environment #generationrestoration #investor #innovation #futuretechnology

Our Founder and Director, Benedict Macdonald, will be speaking at the Blue Earth Summit on a brilliant panel discussing the future of land use alongside some of the most inspiring names in the field: Beccy Speight, CEO of RSPB Gus Jaspert Jasper, Managing Director of Crown Estate Emma Toovey, Chief Ecology Officer of Environment Bank moderated by Mary-Ann Ochota This conversation is crucial for anyone invested in the future of our landscapes, biodiversity, and how we balance land use with nature restoration. We’d love to see you there! You can use the code RESTORE30 for a 30% discount on event tickets if you’d like to join us. 🎟️ Don’t miss this important discussion as we explore how to shape the land for future generations. 🌱 #BlueEarthSummit #LandUse #FutureOfLand #Sustainability #Biodiversity #NatureRestoration #Restore

🌍 Join us at the Blue Earth Summit! 🌍 Exciting news! Restore will have a stand at this year’s Blue Earth Summit, and we’d love to meet you there. Whether you’re interested in nature restoration, sustainable land use, or just curious about how we can transform landscapes for the future, come and have a chat with us. 🌱 We’ve got a special 30% discount for anyone who wants to join us at the event. Just use the code RESTORE30 when registering! 🎟️ If you’re an investor looking for impactful projects, we’d be especially excited to meet you! Let’s discuss how we can work together to restore ecosystems and drive sustainable growth. We’ll be on hand throughout the event, so swing by our stand and say hello! 👋 #BlueEarthSummit #NatureRestoration #InvestInNature #Restore #Biodiversity

🚀 We’ve been selected as one of the BE100! 🚀 We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Restore has been selected as one of the BE100 businesses for the Blue Earth Summit ! Out of over 1,000 entries, we’re proud to be recognised among the top 100 for our commitment to nature restoration and regenerative land management. 🌿 We’re eagerly awaiting the final announcement to see if we’ll be chosen as one of the final 30 businesses to pitch to investors at the summit—fingers crossed! 🤞 We’re looking forward to connecting with others passionate about protecting our planet and making meaningful change. If you'd like to join us at the event we've got a special 30% discount code "RESTORE30". #BlueEarthSummit #BE100 #NatureRestoration #LandManagement #Biodiversity #Restore

🌍 Celebrating World Habitat Day with Restore and Framewood 🌿 There’s something truly special about watching nature reclaim its space, and nowhere is this more apparent than at Framewood in Berkshire. With our guidance, Diane, the owner, has embarked on an incredible journey to restore her land’s ancient oak woodland—and the transformation has been remarkable. The once-dense rhododendron that smothered the woodland has been removed, allowing sunlight to reach the forest floor once again. The majestic oaks, long suppressed, are now thriving in the light, and we’re excited to see the woodland begin its recovery. 🌳 But this is only the start. Diane has grand ambitions for Framewood, aiming to restore a mosaic of habitats that will nurture a diverse range of species. From lush ground flora to bustling wildlife corridors, we’re excited to help bring her vision to life—supporting nature as it rebuilds itself. 🌿🦋 In our latest video, Diane shares her journey of restoration aspirations in reviving biodiversity. #restorenature #naturerestoration #worldhabitatday #habitatrestoration #nature #environment #generationrestoration

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺: 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻. 🐎 For over two years, we have been privileged to work on the Wild Hamatethy project with its landowners Yan & Camilla. Like all of our projects, it has been the teamwork between landowner and RESTORE that has started to deliver some amazing results, with each partner strengthening the other. At the start of our engagement, Yan & Camilla were already light years ahead of many UK landowners. They had switched upland sheep for cattle on their land, was beginning to realise better profits, and had already reintroduced beavers to an area of the farm. The Hamatethy beaver ponds are now amongst the most gloriously chaotic and abundant micro-habitats in Cornwall: visited regularly by otters and kingfishers and home to a thriving abundance of amphibians. RESTORE are a value-add company, not one-band heroes. With some areas of Yan & Camiila’s land already coming into great ecological shape, we began to deal with other areas of ecological emptiness that the farm had inherited. We identified that the simplified pasture needed serious work; the damage of ivermectins was still apparent in suppressed dung beetle populations, and the land needed a complex programme of establishing trees and scrub, together with putting dominant grasses on the back foot. So – it was time for porcine intervention. In the past year at Hamatethy, we have seen cuckoos and spotted flycatchers making use of the new tree-banks established on site; increases in orchids and other wildflowers in areas rootled by pigs, and immense densities of dung-beetles following in the wake of the Exmoor ponies brought to site. Restoring upland pastures, denuded over centuries, can be a painstaking process, but Hamatethy also shows the speed and resilience at which nature can recover. #restorenature #cornwall #organicfarming #rewilding #naturerestoration #generationrestoration #nature #environment #regenerativefarming