"It is within our grasp to be the first generation in history to leave nature in a better state than we found it"
Focus Areas (for impact!)
With over 30 years experience, I now focus on rewilding, conservation, innovation in technology and growing businesses that are high impact and have a clear purpose of helping nature recover for the betterment of humanity.
Since 2013
Rewilding
Rewilding offers one of the most compelling nature-based climate solutions that will benefit people and nature. I am co-author of the acclaimed book Rewilding, including an illustrated version released in November 2021. Currently writing a second novel titled The Fear Paradox for publication in 2024. Regularly giving talks on rewilding and contributor to a number of rewilding projects in the UK, including Castle Leslie (Ireland), Bunloit (Scotland) and Broughton Hall (England).
Since 1989
Conservation
Conservation is in my blood. From bird watching trips with my father when I was a child, through to decades protecting some of the worlds most endangered species, as well as contributing to reintroduction programmes. I have worked at Jersey Zoological Park (fortunate to have briefly met Gerald Durrell), Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (Australia), National Bird of Prey Centre (England) and have volunteered for bat groups and wildlife trusts. Since 2013 I have focussed my attention on rewilding and the restoration of ecological processes.
Since 2005
Innovation
I have been instrumental in the development of a range of innovations including wildlife fencing, wildflower turves for green roofs, pollution control devices, biochar products, web apps that calculate biodiversity quality and habitat value. I established the Ecosulis Innovation hub in 2018 who are now working on innovations in marine rewilding, peatland restoration, the use of AI and Internet of Things, NoFence herds, spatial nature mapping and various indices. To achieve this we call into play UAVs, eDNA, remote sensing, blockchain, platform development and machine learning.
Since 2002
Business
I am now the majority shareholder in Ecosulis (www.ecosulis.co.uk), a multi-million turnover rewilding business, and am also CEO of CreditNature (www.creditnature.com), a startup aimed at making rewilding investable. Collectively the businesses have the ambition of accelerating global rewilding and I spend every opportunity I can to turn this into a reality. This includes developing partnerships, securing funding, overseeing projects and initiatives that restore habitats and ecosystems, setting the vision for rewilding projects, as well as developing Nature Positive strategies.
Key Skills
Rewilding
Vision and strategy
Accelerated rewilding
Talks and media
Books and articles
Conservation
Nature recovery
Ecological integrityÂ
Biodiversity qualityÂ
Land management
Innovation
Making rewilding investible
Ecological monitoring
Blockchain in conservation
Advanced techniques in ecosystem restoration
Business
Partnerships
Entrepreneurship
Scaling solutions
Securing funding
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Events
Contributing the The Rewilding Training at Embercombe
Proud to be contributing to the UK’s first in-depth, blended Rewilding Training, known simply as, The Rewilding Training. This 8-month learning journey will take you from a curiosity about rewilding to having the confidence, knowledge, skills, ability and contacts to be able to rewild your own site, or another landowner’s.
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2022-2025
Ongoing Speaking Opportunities
2025
I contribute regularly to panel discussions, podcasts and conferences, speaking with audiences interested in rewilding, nature finance and nature restoration. See my Media page for examples of my work.
Interested in booking in a talk or event? Simply fill in the contact details below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
