In this episode of the State of the Earth Podcast, Mark is joined by Bri Pickstone, a PhD researcher at the Environmental Intelligence Centre for Doctoral Training. Together, they explore how remote sensing and machine learning are transforming biodiversity monitoring and shaping the future of Biodiversity Net Gain. Bri shares how her research helps us better understand ecosystems from space and how these insights can guide smarter, more sustainable land management. From policy to practice, this conversation sheds light on the tools and data driving nature recovery in the UK and beyond. Whether you’re curious about tech’s role in conservation or want to understand how big data can support biodiversity, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of nature and innovation.