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The Biodiversity Podcast by Teasels

by Teasels Biodiverse Design and Consultancy · English · Arts & Books

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest: 23 Nov 2025
Language: English

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23 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 41 min

Local Nature Recovery Strategy for London

In this episode of the Biodiversity Podcast, the panel discusses the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for London, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, human connection to nature, and the need for measurable targets in biodiversity efforts. They explore the challenges of data collection, particularly regarding urban gardens, and highlight the psychological benefits of nature connection. The conversation also touches on the significance of visualizing a nature-recovered city and the potential for incremental changes to lead to significant improvements in urban biodiversity. This…

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9 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Peter Massini (Future Nature Consulting)
In this episode of the Biodiversity Podcast by Teasels, the host is joined by Peter Massini, an urban ecologist and green infrastructure expert from Future Nature Consultancy. Peter shares his journey from managing nature reserves to focusing on policy, particularly in London, working with organizations such as the London Wildlife Trust and Natural England. He discusses the shift in conservation focus to urban environments, the challenges and benefits of integrating green infrastructures like green roofs and SUDs (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) into urban planning, and the complexities…
9 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Nikki Shepperd
Transforming a Family Garden for Biodiversity and Joy: A Chat with Nikki ShepherdIn this unique episode of the Biodiversity Podcast by Teases, we deviate from our usual format of interviewing industry professionals to have an engaging chat with Nikki Shepherd, a former client. Conducted from Nikki's own garden, we delve into the transformative journey of turning a neglected football pitch into a thriving, biodiversity-rich garden. Nikki shares insights on the project's inception in early spring 2023, the challenges faced, and the heartwarming community contributions, like using neighborhood…
9 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Nick Padwick
In this episode of the Biodiversity Podcast, the conversation revolves around regenerative farming practices, focusing on soil health, microbial life, and the transition from conventional to regenerative methods. Nick shares his journey in agriculture, the challenges faced, and the importance of understanding soil ecosystems. The discussion highlights the nutritional value of crops, the business case for regenerative farming, and the future of agriculture as it moves towards more sustainable practices. The episode concludes with a call to action for farmers to embrace these changes for a…
22 Aug 2025 · 54 min
Episode 30- Julia Lent
The initial design process and the importance of client collaboration. A visit to John Little's garden in Essex and its impact on the project. The balance between aesthetics and creating habitats for wildlife. Overcoming challenges like budget constraints and unexpected garden visitors. The ongoing journey of learning and adapting in garden design. #Biodiversity #GardenDesign #Sustainability
10 Aug 2025 · 30 min
Episode 29- Benedict Macdonald ( Restore)
Revolutionising Nature Restoration: A Chat with Benedict McDonald from RestoreWelcome to the latest episode of the Biodiversity Podcast by Teals, recorded at Groundswell 2025. In this episode, host Teasels is joined by Benedict McDonald from Restore. They discuss the exciting advancements in nature restoration, the financial viability of such activities, and the shift from governmental reliance to private market solutions. Benedict shares valuable insights into making nature restoration projects sustainable and government-proof, utilizing natural capital markets, biodiversity net gain, and…
24 Jul 2025 · 2 hr 28 min
Episode 31- Jo Mckeer
in this podcast, we discuss the following ;Interconnectedness of Ecology and Health: The discussion highlights how our mental and physical health crises are interconnected with ecological and social justice issues. Recognising this interconnectedness is crucial for holistic well-being.Cultural and Indigenous Perspectives: Emphasizing the importance of learning from indigenous cultures, which view nature as an integral part of life rather than something separate. This perspective encourages a deeper connection and respect for the environment.Gardening as a Form of Eco-Activism: Gardening is…
10 Dec 2024 · 58 min
Episode 28- Blanche Cameron ( The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL)
In this episode in chat with Blanche Cameron from The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. We discuss the integration of biodiversity in the build environment.
22 Oct 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 28- The Rewilding Garden at Knepp
I interview the wonderful gardening team at Knepp.
24 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 27- Vertical Meadow ) Alistair Law and Rosie Whicheloe
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2 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 26- Benny Hawksbee
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22 May 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Episode 26th- Wild City Studio
In this podcast I sit down with the boys from Wild City Studio, Jon Davies and Steve Williams.
16 Apr 2023 · 30 min
Episode 24 ( Part 1) - Richard Bunting- Rewilding Britain
Footnotes: Rewliding of Allestree Park- Mentioned at 11mins 30 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/11/derby-approves-uk-largest-urban-rewilding-project-aoe Affric Highlands Rewilding - Mentioned at 40-mins https://rewildingeurope.com/landscapes/affric-highlands/ Langholm Moor and Tarras Valley- Mentioned at 48-mins https://www.langholminitiative.org.uk Little Green Spec- Mentioned at 53:58-mins http://www.littlegreenspace.org.uk https://twitter.com/LGSpace?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor The state of Nature report - Mentioned at 1 hour : 6 mins…
16 Apr 2023 · 30 min
Episode 24 ( Part 1) - Richard Bunting- Rewilding Britain
Footnotes: Rewliding of Allestree Park- Mentioned at 11mins 30 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/11/derby-approves-uk-largest-urban-rewilding-project-aoe Affric Highlands Rewilding - Mentioned at 40-mins https://rewildingeurope.com/landscapes/affric-highlands/ Langholm Moor and Tarras Valley- Mentioned at 48-mins https://www.langholminitiative.org.uk Little Green Spec- Mentioned at 53:58-mins http://www.littlegreenspace.org.uk https://twitter.com/LGSpace?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor The state of Nature report - Mentioned at 1 hour : 6 mins…
25 Feb 2023 · 31 min
Episode 23 (Part 1) - Nigel George of Artecology
Nigel's bio A background in both art and zoology has led me to working with our own species as well as a bunch of others. I like group or collective working, collaboration and mixed discipline problem solving. I’m interested in the nurturing of social capital & natural capital and the impacts they have, to a lesser degree, on economic capital and to a greater degree on the functionality of commnuities. Note: I think ‘capital’ is an unfortunate term, for me, in this case, social and natural capitals are more about healthy stocks of informal community value and less about how cash rich a place…
7 Feb 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 22 ( Part 2) Richard Scott- National Wildflower centre
Footnotes: Paul Farley; As mentioned at 1 hour 19 minutes https://www.leadinglanguageandliteraturepodcast.com/episodes/paul-farley-poet-and-professor-of-creative-writing-lancaster Soil Inversion case study; https://cieem.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1.-Philip-Putwain.pdf Tony Bradshaw- Restoration ecologist- As mentioned at 1 hour 42 minutes https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/sep/11/evolution Halewood Triangle- As mentioned at 1 hour 42 minutes https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/halewood-park-triangle/ Gunnersbury Triangle- As mentioned at 1 hour 42 minutes…
7 Feb 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 22 ( Part 2) Richard Scott- National Wildflower centre
Footnotes: Paul Farley; As mentioned at 1 hour 19 minutes https://www.leadinglanguageandliteraturepodcast.com/episodes/paul-farley-poet-and-professor-of-creative-writing-lancaster Soil Inversion case study; https://cieem.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1.-Philip-Putwain.pdf Tony Bradshaw- Restoration ecologist- As mentioned at 1 hour 42 minutes https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/sep/11/evolution Halewood Triangle- As mentioned at 1 hour 42 minutes https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/halewood-park-triangle/ Gunnersbury Triangle- As mentioned at 1 hour 42 minutes…
14 Jan 2023 · 55 min
Episode 22 ( Part 1) Richard Scott- National Wildflower centre
Useful resource; The Ecological Restoration and Habitat Creation Special Interest Group: Practical Restoration and Creation: Lowland and Upland Grasslands https://cieem.net/resource/cieem-erhc-sig-east-midlands-section-committee-2019-conference-dr-phil-sterling/ Jane Jacobs- The Death and Life of Great American Cities - As mentioned at 11 minutes https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Great-American-Cities-Vintage/dp/067974195X National Vegetation Classification:As mentioned at 13 minutes https://hub.jncc.gov.uk/assets/a407ebfc-2859-49cf-9710-1bde9c8e28c7 St Vincent School- As mentioned at 21:30…
14 Jan 2023 · 55 min
Episode 22 ( Part 1) Richard Scott- National Wildflower centre
Useful resource; The Ecological Restoration and Habitat Creation Special Interest Group: Practical Restoration and Creation: Lowland and Upland Grasslands https://cieem.net/resource/cieem-erhc-sig-east-midlands-section-committee-2019-conference-dr-phil-sterling/ Jane Jacobs- The Death and Life of Great American Cities - As mentioned at 11 minutes https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Great-American-Cities-Vintage/dp/067974195X National Vegetation Classification:As mentioned at 13 minutes https://hub.jncc.gov.uk/assets/a407ebfc-2859-49cf-9710-1bde9c8e28c7 St Vincent School- As mentioned at 21:30…
2 Jan 2023 · 56 min
Episode 19 ( Video Part B)- Sam Taylor Hunt (Modica Gardens)
In this podcast, I chat with a kindred spirit, Sam Taylor Hunt. This podcast is a no-holds barred podcast on biodiverse gardening. We slay (and savagely discredit) a few sacred canards of the (biodiverse) gardening world. Fancy hearing some free-range conversation instead of the usual battery-thinking around horticulture? Sam Taylor Hunt is the owner of Modica Gardens-. Check them out at https://www.modicagardens.com. They undertake some fabulous projects in the Cheltenham /Cotswold area. Please subscribe to follow clips of this podcast and the other podcasts I have recorded, discussing the…
2 Jan 2023 · 56 min
Episode 19 (Part 2)- Sam Taylor Hunt Modica Gardens
In this podcast, I chat with a kindred spirit, Sam Taylor Hunt. This podcast is a no-holds barred podcast on biodiverse gardening. We slay (and savagely discredit) a few sacred canards of the (biodiverse) gardening world. Fancy hearing some free-range conversation instead of the usual battery-thinking around horticulture? Sam Taylor Hunt is the owner of Modica Gardens-. Check them out at https://www.modicagardens.com. They undertake some fabulous projects in the Cheltenham /Cotswold area. Please subscribe to follow clips of this podcast and the other podcasts I have recorded, discussing the…
2 Jan 2023 · 59 min
Episode 19 ( Video Part A)- Sam Taylor Hunt Modica Gardens
In this podcast, I chat with a kindred spirit, Sam Taylor Hunt. This podcast is a no-holds barred podcast on biodiverse gardening. We slay (and savagely discredit) a few sacred canards of the (biodiverse) gardening world. Fancy hearing some free-range conversation instead of the usual battery-thinking around horticulture? Sam Taylor Hunt is the owner of Modica Gardens-. Check them out at https://www.modicagardens.com. They undertake some fabulous projects in the Cheltenham /Cotswold area. Please subscribe to follow clips of this podcast and the other podcasts I have recorded, discussing the…
2 Jan 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 21- Dick Newell ( Action for Swifts)
Dick is a lifetime birdwatcher. He has applied his experience as an engineer and software designer to the problem of halting the decline of Swifts with the team at Action for Swifts. The team, headed by Dick Newell, has an extensive knowledge of the needs of Swifts and the requirements of the construction industry. The S Brick is the culmination of many years of research and experience aimed at providing a simple, long-lasting and sustainable solution to reversing the decline of the endangered Swift. Action for Swifts mission Our mission is to reverse the decline of Swifts. Swifts in the UK…
22 Nov 2022 · 59 min
Episode 19 (Part A)- Sam Taylor Hunt Modica Gardens
In this podcast, I chat with a kindred spirit, Sam Taylor Hunt. This podcast is a no-holds barred podcast on biodiverse gardening. We slay (and savagely discredit) a few sacred canards of the (biodiverse) gardening world. Fancy hearing some free-range conversation instead of the usual battery-thinking around horticulture? Sam Taylor Hunt is the owner of Modica Gardens-. Check them out at https://www.modicagardens.com. They undertake some fabulous projects in the Cheltenham /Cotswold area. Please subscribe to follow clips of this podcast and the other podcasts I have recorded, discussing the…
28 Jul 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 20- John Lockhart and Joanne Alderton of Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt
Is this episode I sit down with John and Joanne and we discuss Biodiversity Net Gain, both strategically and how it will be implamented on the ground. Furthermore we discuss how the importance of establishing the baseline calculations. Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt is the result of a union between Nicholsons, who provide high quality landscaping, forestry and arboriculture services and Lockhart Garratt, who are industry leaders in environmental planning, forestry, ecology, arboriculture, soils and landscape architecture. Bio's; John is the Principal Consultant at Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt.…
4 Jul 2022 · 44 min
Episode 18- Daniel Holm ( Highlands Rewilding )
Highlands Rewilding purpose is to enable nature recovery and community prosperity through rewilding, as a mass ownership company. By doing this, they aim to become one of the most impactful accelerators of nature-based solutions in the world by 2026. Daniel's Bio Daniel’s career in conservation and forestry began with an Honours degree in Environmental Biology from Napier University where his thesis focused on the freshwater fishes of Sulawesi. This was followed by a Masters in Conservation Biology with a focus on the use of riparian habitats by large mammals. Since then he has worked on a…
3 May 2022 · 47 min
Episode 17- Molly Biddell- Rural Policy Analyst at Savills ( The Bussiness of Rewilding and Regenerative Agriculture)
In this podcast with Molly Biddell we discuss the business of Rewilding and Regenerative Agriculture and how land owners/land managers will be financially incentivised and supported to undertake Rewilding projects and transition to an regen farming system Molly's bio. My areas of interest include understanding how farming systems and supply chains can better integrate environmental outcomes, the potential of the private market and public sector to enable investment into natural capital, and restructuring of food production systems. I come from a rural background and obtained a BA in…
6 Feb 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 16- Rain Garden UK- Wendy Allen and Charlotte Hitchmough
In this podcast I chat with the wonderful Wendy Allen and Charlotte Hitchmough of Rain Garden Uk. In this interactive, visual podcast ( accompanied by slides), we discuss SUDS, Rain planters and rain gardens. Resources and Further Reading discussed in the podcast are below; UK Rain Garden Guide free download: www.raingardens.info RHS Sustainability Strategy: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/gardening-for-the-environment/planet-f riendly-gardening-tips Slow The Flow Calderdale: https://slowtheflow.net/you-can-slow-the-flow-at-home/Guides from other countries are useful references: especially the…
24 Jan 2022 · 55 min
Episode 15- Dominic Buscall ( Wild Ken Hill)
Dominic is projector manager at the Wild Ken Hill Estate. Wild Ken Hill is returning land to nature and farming sustainably in coastal west Norfolk. They use rewilding, regenerative farming, and traditional conservation practices side-by-side in a unique, innovative approach.
26 Dec 2021 · 55 min
Episode 14- Fergus Garrett
Fergus Garrett trained in horticulture at Wye College, London University. He worked in Kent for Rosemary Alexander of the English Gardening School, for Beth Chatto at the Unusual Plants Nursery in Essex and then for the Sackler family at Cap d’Antibes and Gstaad. In 1992 he became head gardener at Great Dixter, working closely with Christopher Lloyd until Christopher’s death in 2006. Since then he has become Chief Executive of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust. Fergus works full-time, hands-on in the garden, as well as writing and lecturing extensively across the world. Here is the link to…

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The Biodiversity Podcast by Teasels

The Biodiversity Podcast by Teasels is a English arts & books podcast from Teasels Biodiverse Design and Consultancy. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Teasels Biodiverse Design and Consultancy
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest episode: 23 Nov 2025
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