Investing in Biodiversity
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In this episode we’ll hear from scientists, conservationists and farmers sharing their experiences and knowledge around threatened species conservation. We’ll explore how plants and animals deliver significant ecosystem services on farm and why biodiversity is simply good for business. In this episode we hear from Nigel Sharp - Founder and Chairman, Odonata Matt Hayward, Associate Professor of Conservation biology, University of Newcastle Rich Gilmore - Country Director, The Nature Conservancy Annette Rypalski - Director of Biodiversity, Odonata Rob Fenton - Farmer and educator, Green Gate Organic Farm
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