Roots and Rhythms

A more-than-human response to DEFRA's land use consultation

What if the more-than-human world was considered in our decision making and policy processes?

Mar 19, 2025 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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December 2024

🪱 Interspecies Council: Life-Centred Practice for Land Stewardship at ORFC 2025 🌳

What would it mean to truly listen, feel, and dream with the land—the rivers, trees, soil, and the countless beings we share it with?

Dec 19, 2024 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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August 2024

Project Process. Part 2: Exploring — Sensing and Mapping Relationships

Explore how the Roots and Rhythms project delved into the web of life at Lopemede Farm and beyond, laying the groundwork for an ecocentric approach that…

Aug 22, 2024 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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Project Process. Part 1: Orienting — Preparing the Ground

Discover how the Roots and Rhythms project began with intentional connection, shared vision, and a commitment to a life-centred approach at Lopemede…

Aug 15, 2024 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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July 2024

NOW BLOOMING: A Pocket Guide to Life-Centred Practices for Farms, Landscapes, and Their Stewards

What if transforming the way we live and work could regenerate the land, support communities, and foster thriving businesses?

Jul 26, 2024 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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A Project Concludes. Life at Lopemede Continues.

Endings and Beginnings at Lopemede Farm and Beyond

Jul 19, 2024 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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December 2023

Field Notes 01

The inaugural entry into our informal monthly diary offers observations and inspiration from the Roots and Rhythms project.

Dec 20, 2023 • Julian Ellerby

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Life-Centred Project Design

How we set out to design the Roots and Rhythms project with life-centred process, principles and practices

Dec 4, 2023 • Julian Ellerby

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Introducing Roots and Rhythms:

A life-centred project exploring farm futures through nature recovery and nature connection

Dec 4, 2023 • Julian Ellerby and George Simons

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