In this episode of SUGi Talks, we hosted an in-depth conversation with leading voice in regenerative health and ecology, Zach Bush, on the topic of human health, biodiversity, and why reconnecting with Nature is essential to our collective well-being.

Together, we explored the profound interconnectedness between human biology and living systems, and examined the science linking biodiversity loss, soil depletion, and the rise of chronic disease. Drawing from clinical research and ecological insight, Zach shared bold ideas and practical pathways for restoring health by regenerating the natural systems that sustain us.

From rewilding urban spaces and rebuilding microbial diversity to addressing the root causes of modern illness, we looked at how ecology, community action, and a renewed relationship with the living world can reshape our cities—and redefine what it truly means to thrive.

In September 2025, we hosted an in-depth conversation with leading experts in ecology, urban greening, and community development on the topic of Biodiversity & Belonging and why Wild Urban Spaces Matter for our health and well-being.

Together with internationally recognised author of The Nature of Our Cities, Dr. Nadina Galle; founder of Nowadays on Earth, Kalpana Alejandra Arias; and our own SUGi UK Forest Lead, Adrian Wong, we explored bold ideas and real-world solutions for transforming urban life with wild, biodiverse Nature.

From building climate resilience and restoring lost biodiversity to addressing the mental health crisis in our cities, we looked at how community action, science, and Nature can unite to reshape what cities can become—and how we can better work together to make it happen.

Our SUGi Forest Maker Brett Krause grew up on a sawmill in Northern Queensland. Witnessing deforestation and the destruction of habitats, he was inspired to be part of the solution. Upon discovering the Miyawaki Method of creating rapid-growth biodiverse native forests, Brett set about on a mission to restore habitat for endangered species, like the extraordinary Cassowary and the Mahogany Glider.

Since 2014, and with our support, he’s been establishing biodiversity corridors in farm-degraded rural areas.
In this episode of SUGi Talks, we’ll speak about how he went from growing up on a sawmill witnessing deforestation, to now leading the way on Miyawaki Forest building in Northern Queensland.