‘Wilding’ by Isabella Tree - Chronicles the rewilding of Knepp Estate in Sussex, where the Trees transformed 3,500 acres of intensive farmland into a biodiverse haven. By stepping back and allowing natural processes to take over—introducing free-roaming cattle, ponies, pigs and deer—they witnessed the return of rare species including nightingales, turtle doves, and purple emperor butterflies, demonstrating nature's remarkable capacity for self-restoration.

‘Book of Rewilding’ by Isabella Tree - A practical companion to Wilding, offering guidance on rewilding projects at any scale—from gardens to estates. Tree combines inspiring case studies with actionable advice on creating wildlife corridors, choosing appropriate species, and working with natural processes to restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity in the British landscape.

‘The Hidden Life of Trees’ by Peter Wohlleben - A German forester reveals the secret social life of trees, explaining how they communicate through underground fungal networks, care for their young, and support their neighbours. Wohlleben blends scientific research with personal observation to show that forests function as complex communities rather than collections of individual plants.

‘One Garden Against the World’ by Kate Bradbury - A wildlife gardener's passionate account of creating a biodiverse sanctuary in her small urban garden whilst confronting the environmental challenges threatening nature. Bradbury weaves together practical gardening advice with reflections on habitat loss, climate change, and the profound difference even tiny green spaces can make for struggling wildlife populations.

‘Just Earth’ by Tony Juniper - An environmental campaigner's exploration of how we can create a sustainable future that's both ecologically sound and socially just. Juniper examines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality, arguing that solutions must address environmental restoration alongside human wellbeing and fairness.

‘Eden’ by Tim Smit - The story behind the creation of the Eden Project in Cornwall, where Smit transformed an abandoned clay pit into a globally renowned environmental attraction. Beyond the dramatic architecture and biomes, the book explores Smit's vision of reconnecting people with plants and demonstrating humanity's ability to restore degraded landscapes.

‘No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference’ by Greta Thunberg - A collection of the young activist's speeches from her school strike movement, delivered with clarity and urgency. Thunberg challenges political inaction on climate change, demanding that leaders listen to science and act immediately to prevent catastrophic warming, whilst inspiring millions to join the fight for a liveable future.

‘For the Love of Soil’ by Nicole Masters - A soil ecologist's guide to regenerative agriculture that goes beyond techniques to explore the living biology beneath our feet. Masters explains how understanding soil as a complex ecosystem—full of microbes, fungi, and intricate relationships—can transform farming practices, sequester carbon, and produce nutrient-dense food whilst healing degraded land.

‘How Bad Are Bananas? (updated version)’ by Mike Berners-Lee - An accessible guide to the carbon footprint of everything in our daily lives, from emails to bananas to flying. Berners-Lee quantifies the climate impact of our choices with clarity and humour, offering updated data and practical insights to help readers understand where their emissions come from and how to reduce them effectively.

‘Ultra-Processed People’ by Chris van Tulleken - An investigation into how ultra-processed foods dominate modern diets and damage our health. Van Tulleken examines the science behind food processing, corporate influence, and the stark contrast between industrial food systems and clean, chemical-free growing methods that produce genuinely nourishing food, arguing for a return to real, minimally processed ingredients.