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naturethrive podcast episode 6 - head of natural capital at Knepp Estate Molly Biddell
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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 thriving nature restoration site, driven by the principles of rewilding and the introduction of free-roaming herbivores. She explains her role in exploring the ecosystem services provided by the land and developing business cases for nature restoration.
The conversation covers the differences between rewilding and managed habitat restoration, the potential of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) as a policy to fund nature recovery, and the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in a changing agricultural landscape.
Molly also shares personal anecdotes about her connection to nature, including childhood tree-climbing adventures and a challenging but ultimately rewarding cycling experience.
The episode highlights the importance of making nature accessible, the need to integrate nature restoration into economic models, and the hopeful potential for symbiotic relationships between humans and the natural world.
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