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Natural Capital

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The Earth’s soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie and Harry Fisher, we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. Hosted by Rachel Smillie and Harry Fisher, produced by Iain Boyd, edited by Ross Mackenzie and Kieron Sim, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.

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May 26, 2026

NatureScot Natural Capital Tool

In the first episode of the new series, we speak with Donya Davidson and Sophie Manson from NatureScot about their Natural Capital Tool and find out what it is, the challenges it addresses, and how it supports land managers in Scotland. We have a walk through showing how the tool works in practice and how it allows decision makers to identify strategies that maximise positive outcomes. The Natural Capital Tool is a free, easy-to-use spatial decision support tool designed to enable a natural capital approach to land management. Considering the full range of benefits and ecosystem services nature provides, it helps users plan land use in ways that deliver multiple benefits for both people and the environment. Developed by NatureScot in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University and EOLAS Insight, it is tailored specifically to Scotland’s landscapes and needs. Host Harry Fisher, Producers Iain Boyd & Fiona Salter, Editor Kieron Sim, Executive Producers Kirstyn Blackwood & Kerry Hammond Key Timestamps: 1:06 – 6:59 intro and background to the tool 7:00 – 18:34 the data, functions and design of the tool 18:35 – 35:30 how to use it and target audiences 35:30 – 44:19 run through of tool and next steps Resources: FAS Environment: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/environment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/environment/</a> FAS Natural Capital podcast: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/sounds/natural-capital/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/sounds/natural-capital/</a> Natural Capital Tool: <a href="https://natcaptool.nature.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://natcaptool.nature.scot/</a> Natural Capital Tool | NatureScot: <a href="https://www.nature.scot/doc/natural-capital-tool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nature.scot/doc/natural-capital-tool</a> Biodiversity Audits for Whole Farm Plan | Helping farmers in Scotland: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/article/biodiversity-audits-for-whole-farm-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/article/biodiversity-audits-for-whole-farm-plan/</a> Farm Biodiversity Scotland: <a href="https://biodiversity.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://biodiversity.scot/</a> For more information, visit <a href="https://www.fas.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.FAS.scot</a> Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: <a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a>

March 25, 2026

South of Scotland Natural Capital Innovation Zone

In this episode of the Natural Capital podcast we are joined by Jayne Ashley, Head of Natural Capital at SOSE to talk about the South of Scotland's Natural Capital Innovation Zone. The Natural Capital Innovation Zone (NCIZ) is a nationally recognised region in Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders focused on tackling the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change. It is a catalyst for innovative natural capital projects, sustainable investment, and partnerships to develop scalable solutions to deliver a wellbeing economy. It provides a collaborative environment for organisations to grow ideas and deliver impact. We discuss why the area is unique, the work, partners and projects they support and their plans for the future. This includes how they are looking to scale up investment in the area and how you can get involved. More information and links about what we have discussed can be found below. This episode was presented by Harry Fisher, produced by Iain Boyd and edited by Kieron Sim, in association with the Scottish Government. Key Timestamps: 0:00 – 7:45: Intro to NCIZ, aims and guiding principles 7:45 – 13:30: What makes the area special and NCIZ as a catalyst 13:30 – 26:00: Projects and innovation NCIZ support 25:30 – end: Plans for future, scaling up investment and how to engage Resources: FAS Environment: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/environment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/environment/</a> Natural Capital Innovation Zone: <a href="https://www.investinsouthofscotland.com/nciz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.investinsouthofscotland.com/nciz</a> Video - We are the Natural Capital Innovation Zone for Scotland: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_frjUpSAyhc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_frjUpSAyhc</a> Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP): <a href="https://www.solwaycoastmarine.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.solwaycoastmarine.co.uk/</a> Natural Capital Podcast Biosphere OPIN episode: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/podcast/natural-capital-galloway-and-southern-ayrshire-unesco-biosphere-opin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/podcast/natural-capital-galloway-and-southern-ayrshire-unesco-biosphere-opin/</a> Tweed Forum: <a href="https://tweedforum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweedforum.org/</a> Carbon Centre: <a href="https://www.carboncentre.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.carboncentre.org/</a> For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: <a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a>

February 26, 2026

The Importance of Natural Capital to the Scottish Economy

In this episode of the Natural Capital podcast, Harry Fisher and Iain Boyd discuss the new report from the Scottish Government; The Importance of Natural Capital to the Scottish Economy – A Regional Analysis. The report estimates that Scotland’s natural capital underpins at least £40 billion of economic output (14% of the total economy) and supports 260,000 jobs. The discussion highlights the sectors of the economy heavily dependent on healthy ecosystems, and explores how reliance varies across regions, the areas most dependent and how to manage the risks. We discuss the many ecosystem services provided which are irreplaceable, the importance of valuing, looking after and investing in nature and how our natural capital assets are fundamental to economic resilience, rural livelihoods and long-term prosperity. If you’d like to get in touch or find out more about what we have discussed, you can find links in the show notes. This episode was presented by Harry Fisher, produced by Kerry Hammond and edited by Kieron Sim, in association with the Scottish Government. Timestamps: 1:11 – 6:36 Overview of report and our valuable assets. 6:37 – 16:30 Impact on specific sectors, the role of technology, irreplaceability and risks 16:31 – 24:30 Regional analysis and economic reliance 24:31 – 33:10 Main takeaways and the importance of valuing and protecting our natural capital FAS Resources: FAS Environment: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/environment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/environment/</a> FAS Natural Capital podcast: <a href="https://www.fas.scot/sounds/natural-capital/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fas.scot/sounds/natural-capital/</a> Related Other Resources:Importance of Natural Capital to the Scottish Economy – Regional Analysis: <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/importance-natural-capital-scottish-economy-regional-analysis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gov.scot/publications/importance-natural-capital-scottish-economy-regional-analysis/</a> National Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-security-assessment-on-global-biodiversity-loss-ecosystem-collapse-and-national-security" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-security-assessment-on-global-biodiversity-loss-ecosystem-collapse-and-national-security</a> For more information, visit <a href="www.FAS.scot " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.FAS.scot </a>Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: <a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a>

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What is Natural Capital?: The Earth’s soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment.

In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie and Harry Fisher, we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future.

Hosted by Rachel Smillie and Harry Fisher, produced by Iain Boyd, edited by Ross Mackenzie and Kieron Sim, executive producer Kerry Hammond.

Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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