Nature North

Above Sheffield, nestled in a community, you will find the Green Estate team, volunteers, apprentices and community making great use of the former Sheffield Deer Park to grow food, seeds, businesses and make space 'for nature and people to thrive'. Yesterday, we made our way up to this vantage point for the Nature North Sheffield Away Day - pondering the many challenges and merits of a team working for different organisations, across the north...and finding lots of inspiration in the work of Sheffield Green Estate CIC. It was great to meet Ted Talbot, Director of Place for Green Estate and hear about the diverse range of funding and income sources they are working with to keep their vision alive. It was equally motivating to hear about the constant work the team need to do to keep that income coming in and the challenges seen in local authorities, such as Sheffield City Council, with a shrinking budget for the maintenance and enhancement of the cities many public parks. The Nature North team focussed on taking time to think about how we work and what we can do to meet the needs of the team and the Nature North collaboration. Here are some of our reflections on what we need as a team: 📌 More time together; we're busy, but it's vital 📌 Shared workspaces; a challenge across multiple organisations 📌 Time to refocus on our purpose 📌 Opportunities to learn from each other and others, like Ted If you're in the area, I recommend a brisk uphill walk to visit the park, café and community space...especially when it's sunny, which I am told is almost every day in Sheffield! Colm Bowe Emily Diamand Mandy Roberts Lindsey Holding Jo Caldwell Rebecca Taylor Helen Batt Nick Sellwood Melissa Anderson

📢 Our July Newsletter is here! Read the latest news and updates from Nature North in this newsletter including: 👉 Nature Recovery Leadership Programme 👉 Latest updates from the Investable Propositions 👉 An update on our strategic investment plan for nature recovery across the North of England ...and much more! Feel free to share in your networks and contact us if you would like to be added to our email distribution list 🙌 #naturerecovery #collaboration #newsupdate https://lnkd.in/e2DpYY_g

Are you looking to unlock investment for a nature restoration project? 💸🌿 Join our free webinar to find out how the UK Nature Accelerator can help high-integrity UK-based nature restoration projects unlock investment.   Designed and delivered by Finance Earth, the Accelerator aims to provide 'last mile' technical assistance to help projects secure investment and scale nature recovery across the UK. They are actively seeking #WoodlandCreation, #PeatlandRestoration, and #BiodiversityNetGain projects for the accelerator's second round, due to start in September 2024.   Hear directly from the Finance Earth team, including Alicia Gibson, Finance Earth Director, to gain insight on how the Accelerator can catalyze investment for your project, and what your project needs to be investment ready 💸✔️   Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eag6RZCf #naturerestoration #naturefinance #freewebinar 

Natural systems are a vital part of securing a sustainable future for communities and business. Come and find us at the Northern Sustainability Summit, Manchester, 8th July to find out why. #naturerecovery #event #sustainability Emily Diamand Angela Schorah Richard Mosson

Annnnd we have some more lovely Exhibitors to share with you for our Northern Sustainability Summit.. Don’t forget to sign up to hear from our wonderful speakers and meet The University of Salford, Take Charge, Sustainable Ventures, City of Trees, CorkSol UK Ltd, CRESS, CAGE Technologies ltd, Aspira Aerial Applications Ltd, Climate Clarity, Nature North, Fair Tax Foundation, FungALL CIC, Renew Hub SUEZ UK We’ve got more speakers and exhibitors to announce so watch this space…. If you’ve still not signed up, ticket details in the comments ⬇️

🤔 Is your future in peatland restoration? There is a lot of work to do and currently not enough people with the diverse skillset required. 💡 Train to become a Peatland Restoration Practitioner Open to learners from across the UK to give you the skills and know-how to implement effective restoration best-practice and enables you to make a real impact on the ground. This course is for: Those looking to develop skills in project managing peatland restoration, from survey to construction Those looking to gain accreditation to support professionalisation of skills Those looking to gain understanding to enter the peatland restoration sector Based on the extensive experience of Yorkshire Peat Partnership in all aspects of the large-scale peatland restoration, the Peatland Restoration Practitioners course will provide you with a skillset to deliver peatland restoration at scale, and LANTRA approved certification to demonstrate this. 🌄 The course is focused on upland peatlands with opportunities to visit blanket bogs in various stages of restoration, and raised bogs. Read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e79-CPwz

An interesting opportunity for upland farmers. The University of Cumbria is offering a part-time, short course called 'Upland Farming for Net Zero' beginning in September. It will take place at their Ambleside campus, at upland farms across the county and online. Participants will learn where and how greenhouse gases are emitted, captured and stored on an upland farm, and will compare farming practices and land management options, completing a quantitative farm carbon audit and identifying practical steps towards net zero emissions. Up to 12 full bursaries, subject to eligibility, are being offered by the Foundation for Common Land. For more info https://lnkd.in/d2nQjDXY (apply by 31st July.)

Have you read the first-EVER State of Yorkshire’s Nature report yet? 🦋 This is the first time a report has been created which looks in detail at Yorkshire’s wildlife. 'We can help nature recover. From bitterns to beetles, our natural systems can flourish again. Even in light of a changing climate, if we do the right things now, it will make a difference.' Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e8rw_v6U Yorkshire Wildlife Trust #naturerecovery

Great to be working with Electricity North West and other linear infrastructure authorities as we develop the Green Northern Connections investable proposition. Better, bigger, more joined up #collaboration #investinginnature #climateresilience #naturerecovery