Soil is the Foundation of our Planetary Life Support System

Published: Aug. 29, 2023, 11 p.m.

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\\u2018It takes thousands of years to form 1 centimeter of soil. Yet, it can be destroyed in almost no time at all.\\u2019

Dr. Cristiana Pa\\u015fca Palmer\\u2019s words have never been more pertinent as we stare down the barrel of the climate crisis.

In this final episode of the Nature-Based Solutions takeover, we explore how regenerative agriculture can bring our soil back to life, improve water absorbency and improve biodiversity, while still feeding the world.\\xa0

Last week, we heard from New Foundation Farms\\u2019 Clare Hill and Savills\\u2019 Tom Cackett about the tangible positive impact regenerative farming is having on farms across the UK. Meanwhile, today, we speak to Harry Farnsworth of Rabobank and Annie Leeson of Agri Carbon, on the science of soil testing and the investment opportunities the sector holds.\\xa0

You can find out more about what Savills is doing to protect and restore our natural environments by visiting https://www.savills.co.uk/services/consultancy/natural-capital.aspx.\\xa0

Dive into our reading list to continue your Regenerative Agriculture journey:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Holistic Management, by Allen Savoury

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Net Zero, by Dieter Helm

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Green Swans, by Paul Polman

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Net Positive, by Paul Polman

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Terra Incognita, by Ian Goldin

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0This Changes Everything, by Naomi Klein

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0The Uninhabitable Earth, by David Wallace Wells

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Bet The Farm, by Beth Hoffman

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Nature-Based Solutions is hosted by Nicky Wightman, Savills Global Director of Emerging Trends, and Alex Godfrey, Savills Joint Head of Natural Capital. The show is produced and edited by Becki Hills.\\xa0

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