Author Archives: Miles

Four years ago, in August 2022, I published the first Biodiversity Stripes. Inspired by Professor Ed Hawkins’ climate stripes, the idea was simple: create a visual language for biodiversity loss that transformed data into something that caught people’s attention and … Continue reading →

New report reveals the state of nature connection practice across the UK The past decade has seen a marked shift in awareness and understanding about nature connection. There has been exponential growth in number of research papers referring to nature … Continue reading →

Erasmus Darwin moved to Derby in 1781, and the garden to his townhouse on Full Street, stretched back to the banks of the River Derwent, with a further orchard on the opposite riverbank. Darwin found great delight in plants, both … Continue reading →

Funded projects, be they nature-based or otherwise, are typically asked to demonstrate impact. Whether funded by government, trusts, health partners or environmental organisations, there is an understandable desire to know: does this work? The usual response is for each project … Continue reading →

Forty years ago today I started working, 11th August 1986. I didn’t enjoy school, so left at the first opportunity aged 16, off down the dual carriageway on my speed restricted 50cc Suzuki. I was an apprentice at Rolls-Royce, learning … Continue reading →