Nature-based Solutions
Working with nature to deliver sustainable solutions
Nature-based Solutions use the best of nature and traditional engineering. As consultants, we harness these benefits and add natural features through our projects.
The result? Better resilience for people, ecosystems, and infrastructure against climate change and environmental impacts. We collaborate with our clients and supply chain to find the right solution, in the right place, at the right time.
Our world is grappling with many challenges such as rising temperatures, droughts, flooding, coastal erosion, water quality issues, loss of biodiversity, and extreme weather events. Nature-based solutions are crucial in addressing these issues. Why? Because they combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through carbon capture and can reduce the use of high-carbon materials.
Our Nature-based solutions consultants support communities and nature by integrating these solutions in the UK. Our holistic program spans industries and regions and across the life of any project. Whether you need solutions for natural flood management, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), wetlands, nutrient neutrality, or coastal restoration, we have you covered.
Biodiversity Net Gain: What does this new legislation mean for you?
Biodiversity is essential to support and sustain healthy ecosystems. Using Nature-based Solutions, we can realise biodiversity net gain (BNG) through developments. Approximately 100 countries require new developments through legislation or policy, to achieve either no net loss or BNG. England was the most recent country to adopt this legislation. Do you know how it affects you? Read our guide which outlines the key changes and who they affect most. Read MoreLooking through a holistic lens to see the multiple benefits
For over three decades, we’ve designed and implemented Nature-based Solutions. Our team of ecologists, biologists, climate scientists, biogeochemists, engineers, and landscape architects takes an adaptable, integrated systems-thinking approach. Our goal? To address climate change today and create the sustainable and resilient communities of tomorrow while generating additional benefits including increased biodiversity, improved air and water quality, increased real estate values, and expanded recreational and commercial opportunities.We live, work, and play where you do
The issues you face today are our issues too. That’s why we’re so passionate about using Nature-based Solutions to solve these global challenges. From the mountain tops to the shining seas, our geographic reach and ability to work in any habitat allows us to help you design solutions that enhance human health, protect natural ecosystems, and address societal challenges for a safer, more resilient future.Using integrated catchment management
We aim to create resilient river catchments through adaptive planning. We develop partnerships, improve the environment, and boost resilience by connecting client demands with our understanding of the river watershed system and how all stakeholders interact. Our team views a river catchment as a single entity, working toward flexible, catchment system-thinking risk mitigation. Explore how our integrated catchment approach can provide net positive impact for your products, supply and value chains, and operations.Changing the landscape
For many years, urban creep has been removing green areas in favour of constructed spaces, leading to a loss of natural habitats and biodiversity. We’re collaborating with our clients to restore and enhance our landscape, working with nature to reverse these trends. Our approach involves integrating sustainable solutions such as green roofs, urban forests, and rain gardens. These initiatives not only enrich our surroundings but also improve air and water quality, provide habitats for wildlife, and recreational spaces for communities.Our People
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Andrew Johns
Nature-based Solutions Lead
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Robert McTaggart
Technical Director
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Kerry Elliott
Senior Associate Ecologist
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Mike Morris
Technical Director
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Russell Smith
Technical Specialist, Catchment Scientist
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Simon Darch
Director, Cambridge
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Hannah Leary
Planning Director
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Dave Garner
Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant
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Charlotte Smith
Technical Director
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Andrew Bent-Marshall
Programme Manager
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Chris Digman
Executive Technical Director
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Natasha Jones
Director, Landscape Architecture
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