
Mark Topliff
Associate
Rural Consultancy - Midlands Region, GB
He has worked with a diverse array of stakeholders—including landowners, land managers, retailers, unions, and UK government bodies—providing insights and solutions that drive meaningful, real-world outcomes. His methodology blends analytical rigour with creative thinking, underpinned by a deep understanding of rural economies and ecosystems.
His natural capital consultancy role covers the environmental and ecological aspects of land use, helping clients unlock the value of natural capital. He guides landowners through emerging opportunities in ecosystem services, such as carbon credits and biodiversity net gain, aligning environmental stewardship with financial resilience.
Beyond his professional work, Mark remains closely connected to nature through his volunteer efforts with The Greensand Trust, a conservation charity managing nature reserves across Bedfordshire.
Latest research
Rural
Top five grants for farms and rural estates
The government may have closed some environmental grants for English farms and estates, but there are still others worth considering
04 June 2025
Rural
Biodiversity Net Gain Guide
- Updated - October 2024 - New developments will need to enhance biodiversity, the Department for Food, the Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed in February 2023.
25 October 2024
Article
Defra releases biodiversity statutory credit prices
Developers now have an idea of the cost of ‘last resort’ credits, but will they affect unit prices?
25 October 2024
Land & Development
Biodiversity Net Gain Guide
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an initiative that requires every new development in England to have a measurable increase in biodiversity compared to the pre-development baseline (before the
22 April 2024
Rural
How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive - January 2024
Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?
25 January 2024
Rural
How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive
Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?
24 January 2024
Rural
Profit and biodiversity: a guide to regenerative agriculture
From soil health, biodiversity and crop rotation to compost and sustainable livestock, our guide to the fundamentals of regenerative agriculture provides practical insights and advice.
29 November 2023
Land & Development
Does Countryside Stewardship still have something to offer?
Countryside Stewardship has grown in popularity but should more land managers be considering the scheme.
10 November 2023
Rural
The King’s Speech: key bills for rural businesses
51ÂÒÂ× looks at the main bills announced in the King’s Speech that may potentially affect rural landlords, estates, and farms.
09 November 2023
Build-To-Rent and Multifamily
HS2: 51ÂÒÂ× answers six burning questions landowners want to know
What do recent changes to Phase Two of the HS2 train line mean for land and property owners? We ask the experts to find out more.
06 November 2023