Today our guest at Reclaiming Earth is biodynamic farmer, André Tranquilini. André has managed Waltham Place, just outside London, since 2018 and has extensive experience as a market gardener, Steiner school teacher, and farmer. He co-founded the seed company Living Seeds in Portugal. Born in Brazil, he has managed farms in Brazil, Portugal, and the UK. An international lecturer and workshop leader on Biodynamic Agriculture, André is also a recognised biodynamic consultant by the Goetheanum in Switzerland.

https://www.walthamplace.com/

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Today at Reclaiming Earth, our guest is Jill Wagner. Jill is a global leader in establishing seed banks for large-scale reforestation projects, providing in-country training and infrastructure support. As the Director of the Joseph Rock Arboretum on Hawaii island, she oversees ecological restoration, teaches land management and reforestation, and trains global partners in seed banking.

With decades of experience in native ecosystem restoration, Jill has led projects for numerous organisations, including the State of Hawaii, the National Park Service, and The Nature Conservancy. She founded Future Forests Nursery and the Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank, dedicating her life to preserving biodiversity and supporting community-led forestry projects.

Jill works with international partners to create strong foundations for reforestation, emphasising biodiversity and sustainable practices. She fosters strategic partnerships to develop conservation strategies addressing gender equity and climate justice, with projects across South America, Africa, Central Asia, India, and the United States.

Jill's holistic approach to climate action promotes healthy ecosystems, economic development, and sustainability.

www.forestnursery.com

www.josephrockarboretum.org

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James Arnott is the co-founder of Rewilding Africa. This rewilding effort has a unique community-focused model that integrates multiple land uses and revenue streams through its Community Conservancy Planning, Development, and Management Model. This approach ensures sustainable conservation and biodiversity preservation and contributes to poverty eradication. By collaborating with African governments, NGOs, and wilderness communities, James and his team bring best-practice conservation ideas and methodologies to the forefront, enabling large-scale livelihood creation and transforming potential poachers into gamekeepers.

Rewilding Africa's efforts are a vital part of the global ecosystem restoration movement, helping to restore and protect critical habitats while promoting biodiversity and sustainable development.

https://rewildingafrica.org.uk/

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