An exploration of other sources of inspiration and operational insight into the recovery of ecosystems in Britain and elsewhere. An opening presentation to a wider debate.

Jonathan William Spencer MBE, FRSA, FIBiol is a professional ecologist and former Head of Environment for Forestry England with wide professional interests in the history and ecology of woods and forests, the conservation of their historical character, wildlife, ecosystem recovery and restoration, and in forest resilience, silviculture and management. Jonathan is also a Trustee of the The Soil Association.