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Jun 2024

57m 3s

#88: Restoring Landscapes and Reconnecti...

ROSS O'CEALLAIGH

About this episode

Alexandra Steed is a passionate landscape architect with a deep commitment to art, sustainability, and the transformative power of landscapes.

We talk about:

Her new book: Portrait to Landscape
How to restore landscapes on a large scale to build climate resilience and biodiversity
How The UK's Environment Act and Biodiversity Net Gain are working in reality
Project case studies and book recommendations.

Learn more:
Alexandra Steed URBAN: https://alexandrasteedurban.com/
Book: Portrait to Landscape: https://alexandrasteedurban.com/project/portrait-to-landscape-a-landscape-strategy-to-reframe-our-future/

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