About Me

I’m Professor David Hill. I’m a passionate ecologist and it has been my life’s mission to help restore our planet’s natural resources.

The intricate ecosystems of our world have always captivated me, which is why I have dedicated so many years to nature restoration initiatives throughout the United Kingdom.

As well as my personal passion, knowing that safeguarding nature is crucial for addressing the climate emergency has continued to inspire me to contribute meaningfully to this field.

After completing my doctorate in ecology at the University of Oxford, I have held various positions within the conservation sector. Throughout my professional career, I have been a part of several organisations that play a vital role in conversation, both in the UK and internationally.

Among the organisations I have founded independently are Ecoscope Applied Ecologists, one of the pioneering environmental consultancies in the UK, and Environment Bank, which is leading the way in mitigating the impact of development on biodiversity.

Additionally, I was a Founding Member of the Board of  Natural England in 2006, which serves as the government's statutory advisor on the natural environment in England. Currently, I serve as a Board Trustee of the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Chairman of the Northern Uplands Nature Partnership, and a Commissioner on the Food Farming and Countryside Commission.  Until recently, I was also Chair of Plantlife.

I also write extensively on ecological issues and as a result, ‌a number of books have been published over the last 30 years. I’m also a keen photographer, and I have a burgeoning portfolio of images that I've captured on my travels or while exploring the beautiful British countryside.

My new podcast, ‘How to Avoid Moving to Mars’, brings together a series of interviews with those in the know, from eminent academics, to those in government, to ecologists on the ground and investors in nature.

I’m eager to create a space where my diverse range of guests and I can discuss what we need to do now to save our planet. We’ll be attempting to answer the big questions, from how to tackle climate change to how we can restore the very nature that makes our planet habitable.