The naturethrive podcast
Episodes
Episode 30: The Green Thread - Connecting the Dots Between Hard Hats and Habitats with Laurence Cummins, Sustainability Manager at Wates Group
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jonathan Withey chats with Lawrence Cummins, Sustainability Manager at Wates Group, who describes his path from a biology degree and a...
Episode 29: Enabling a Regenerative Food System that Supports Nature Recovery with Joseph Gridley, CEO & Founder of the Soil Association Exchange
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Jonathan speaks with Joseph Gridley, CEO and founder of Soil Association Exchange, a for-profit arm distinct from the Soil Asso...
Episode 28: From Conservation to Restoration with Peter Dorans, Director of Business Development at Plantlife
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jonathan Withey hosts Peter Dorans, Business Development Director at the charity Plantlife. Peter shares his unconventional career pat...
Episode 27: How to Measurably Improve Nature and Ecosystem Services via Biodiversity Net Gain with Nick White, Principle Advisor of Net Gain at Natural England
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jonathan interviews Nick White, Principal Adviser for Net Gain at Natural England, about his career path into biodiversity work and hi...
Episode 26: Beyond the Pipes - making Space for Nature with Angus Wells, Biodiversity Manager at Anglian Water
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jonathan frames the conversation as a focus on Anglia Water’s work for nature recovery and biodiversity, while acknowledging wider w...
Episode 25: Creating Places for People and Nature with Peter Rogers CBE, Co-founder of Lipton Rogers LLP
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jonathan has a conversation with Peter Rogers, co-founder of Lipton Rogers and former co-founder of Stanhope. They discuss Rogers’ l...
Episode 24: Nature Positive, What's all that About?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jonathan dives into a captivating conversation with Edward Pollard, founder of Positive by Nature. Edward shares insights on sustainab...
Episode 23: Allies in Making Nature Restoration Profitable for All with Connell Grogan, Co-founder of Nature Impact
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Jonathan sits down with Connell Grogan, co-founder of Nature Impact, to discuss the significance of biodiversity net gain policy,...
Episode 22: Making Commercial Sense of Embracing Organic and Biodynamic Principles with Nick Wenman, Owner of Albury Vineyard
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Jonathan speaks with Nick Wenman, owner of Albury Vineyard in the Surrey Hills. Nick shares his transition from the IT world to c...
Episode 21: The Business Case for Nature with Helen Nyul (former) Head of Biodiversity at Barrat Redrow
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jonathan has a conversation with Helen Nyul, former Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow, who recently transitioned to a new role at...
Episode 20: Designing Nature into the Built Environment with Philippa Birch-Wood (formerly) of Chetwoods
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jonathan has a conversation with Philippa Birch-Wood, the former Executive Director for ESG at Chetwoods and now Head of Climate Actio...
Episode 19: How the Built Environment is Driving Nature Markets in the UK, with Simon Kennedy of Wates Wildscape
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jonathan engages in an insightful conversation with Simon Kennedy, Associate Director of Wates Wild Scape. They discuss the formatio...
Episode 18: Marrying the Heart with the Head and Hands to Enable Positive Change, with Louisa Harris
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jonathan talks to Louisa Harris, founder of Curiously Liminal and a coach for change-makers in sustainability. Louisa shares her uniqu...
Episode 17: Rewilding, what's it all about? with Alister Scott of the Global Rewilding Alliance
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Alister, the executive director of the Global Rewilding Alliance, to explore his path to leadership in the re...
Episode 16: Connecting with Nature through our Gardens with George Hillier
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of gardens and tree plantations with George Hillier, Chair of the Hillier Garden Centres Group. Th...
naturethrive podcast episode 15 - The Allerton Project Head of Sustainable Farming Joe Stanley
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a conversation with Joe Stanley, a prominent figure in the UK agricultural community. Joe shares insights from his experience as a far...
naturethrive podcast episode 14 - Bellway Homes Group Head of Biodiversity Neil Beamsley
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discuss the evolving role of biodiversity in the UK housing sector. This insightful episode explores the impact of policy changes, such a...
naturethrive podcast episode 13 - Planet Mark CEO Steve Malkin
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode welcomes Steve Malkin, founder and CEO of Planet Mark, a leading sustainability and net-zero certification company. Having spent six year...
naturethrive podcast episode 12 - Strata Homes Planning Director Claire Linley and Sustainability Manager Elsie Hargate
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses biodiversity net gain (BNG) with Claire Linley, Planning Director, and Elsie Hargate, Sustainability Manager at Strata Homes, a...
naturethrive podcast episode 11 - Bemari Founder Marina Bradford
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the naturethrive Podcast we dive into the evolving landscape of sustainability and nature reporting with our insightful guest, Marina ...
naturethrive podcast episode 10 - CEO of BNGx Andrew Hicks
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Andrew, CEO of BNGX, explaining how their digital platform simplifies Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for developers and landowners....
naturethrive podcast episode 9 - HiveTracks Head of Growth - Benjamin Tomkins
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the naturethrive Podcast features a fascinating conversation with Benjamin Tompkins from Hive Tracks, a nature tech company revolution...
naturethrive podcast episode 8 - CEO of Native Rob Cobbold
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Native partners with indigenous guardians to protect the planet, offering individuals and companies the opportunity to protect or restore nature one &...
naturethrive podcast episode 7 - Wrangcombe Farm Land Manager Nigel Riddle
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with speak to Nigel Riddle of Wrangcombe Farm in Somerset.The conversation delves into the diverse habitats at Wrangcombe Farm, which ...
naturethrive podcast episode 6 - head of natural capital at Knepp Estate Molly Biddell
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Molly Biddell of Knepp Estate in Sussex.Molly discusses Knepp's journey from a struggling conventional farm to a thri...
naturethrive podcast episode 5 - Farmers Tom Church & Hazel Towler
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Tom Church and Hazel Towler of Scald End Farm in Bedfordshire. They discuss the challenges and opportunities facing farme...
naturethrive podcast episode 4 - Planet Mark Director Andrew Griffiths
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnerships at Planetmark, a sustainability and net-zero certification scheme. ...
naturethrive podcast episode 3 - environmental lawyer Richard Broadbent
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Richard, an environmental lawyer at Freeths LLP, about environmental legislation and in particular Biodiversity Net Gain...
naturethrive podcast episode 2 - UK Green Building Council Advisor Simon Matthews
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Simon, an Advisor at the UK Green Building Council, about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the role of nature in the buil...
naturethrive podcast episode 1 - Farmer Alec Clouting
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers are key stakeholders in the nature restoration space.Alec Clouting is a young farmer managing 200 acres of farmland in Surrey and we discuss w...