About Us

The Regenerative specialists

Experienced, collaborative, passionate and results driven, we are the preferred rehabilitation and regenerative specialists in the Central West, Hunter Region and broader NSW.

Our team is as diverse as our clients and we are renowned for our collaborative, professional and knowledgeable approach to personalised, practical and effective environmental solutions. Importantly, collectively, our team is not just technically strong, we are also deeply hands-on as well, guaranteeing immersive understanding of our client’s needs.

Our passion is landscape rehabilitation, conservation, regenerative agriculture, soil heath which we implement through diverse environmental practices.

Led by Principal Advisor Josh Frappell, The Regenerative works with clients from varied industries and backgrounds to achieve practical, efficient and tailored solutions for big and small biodiversity and environmental concerns.

A close-up of a hand holding a small, cylindrical piece of soil or animal scat—an essential clue for monitoring biodiversity—against a blurred outdoor background.
A man stands in a grassy field rich with biodiversity, rolling hills in the background, arms crossed, wearing a beige button-up shirt and dark jeans, smiling at the camera.

Josh Frappell

Principal Advisor

With nearly 20 years of experience in environmental and regenerative projects, Josh brings both expertise and passion to every collaboration. From small-scale agricultural enterprises to large commercial viticulture, roads and maritime, national parks, government bodies, and civil entities, Josh continues to deliver practical, real-life solutions across a wide range of industries.

Josh holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Newcastle and was among the first graduates to complete the Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture at Southern Cross University. He combines academic knowledge with a deep respect for the land, balancing environmental performance with practical, site-specific outcomes.

In the agricultural space, Josh collaborates with organisations such as Nutrien Ag Solutions, delivering fertiliser programs and regenerative farm planning for private landholders. He is also a trusted advisor to Landcare groups across NSW, where he facilitates Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture workshops, building knowledge and capacity within local communities.

Josh partners with a variety of clients and industries, including NSW Government, Australian Defence, NPWS, Local Governments, and service providers such as Downer, Spotless, and Veolia. He has also supported major mining operations (Yancoal, Glencore, Peabody, Idemitsu) and renewable developers (Sunterra, DTI, Acciona, EnergyCo) across all stages of project delivery—from approvals and compliance to rehabilitation and closure.

Josh’s philosophy is simple, all things in our ecosystem are connected and serve a purpose. By identifying and restoring these connections, more holistic and permanent outcomes can be achieved.

Our Clients

Logo of the National Parks & Wildlife Service NSW, featuring a black silhouette of a bird with fanned tail feathers on a yellow background, framed by text and decorative elements, reflecting a commitment to biodiversity.
Acciona logo with a red leaf outline on the left and the word "acciona" in lowercase black letters on the right, reflecting the company’s commitment to biodiversity and environment.
Sunterra logo featuring an abstract design with a teal and yellow gradient shape above the word "Sunterra" in teal text, evoking themes of agriculture and environment.
Veolia logo in red with a circular abstract symbol on the left and the word "VEOLIA" in bold uppercase letters on the right, reflecting the company's commitment to environment and biodiversity.
YanCoal logo with a red and black flame graphic on the left, bold text "YANCOAL" in black and red, Chinese characters below—reflecting the company's commitment to the environment.
Blue “Peabody” text logo with a thick underline beneath the letters, displayed on a light background, representing leadership in rehabilitation and environmental initiatives.
NSW Government logo featuring a red stylized waratah flower above the blue text "NSW GOVERNMENT" on a white background, symbolizing the state’s commitment to the environment and sustainable agriculture.
Nutrien Ag Solutions logo featuring "Nutrien" in bold black letters with a green leaf graphic, symbolizing agriculture, and "Ag Solutions" in smaller black text below.
The image shows the word "GLENCORE" in large, black, uppercase serif letters on a light background, reflecting the company's involvement in areas such as agriculture and biodiversity.
Idemitsu logo featuring a red stylized profile of a head with flowing lines, next to the word "idemitsu" in gray lowercase letters, reflecting its commitment to environment and sustainable practices.
NSW Government red waratah logo on the left, with the word “EnergyCo” in blue text on the right, highlighting a commitment to environment-friendly initiatives.
Downer logo with the tagline "Relationships creating success" and four intersecting colored squares—black, blue, aqua, and green—at the top right, reflecting Downer's commitment to environment and biodiversity.
Australian Government Defence logo featuring a kangaroo, an emu, and a shield with the word "Australia" beneath them, reflecting the nation's biodiversity and commitment to protecting its unique environment.
DT Infrastructure logo with bold red text, featuring the tagline "A GAMUDA Company" in black and gray underneath, reflecting a commitment to environment and biodiversity.

Our Team

Combining technical knowledge, acquired practical skills, and deep local awareness to deliver reliable, outcome-focused results.

The Regenerative team is make up of dedicated individuals who possess the unified goal of restoring and protecting our environment. Our success and strength lie in the array of experience we bring to every client and project, combining technical knowledge, acquired practical skills, and deep local awareness to deliver reliable, outcome-focused results.

A variety of experience, combined with passion and client commitment ensures we approach every project—whether it's mine site rehabilitation, erosion control, weed and pest management, or regenerative farm planning, with a balanced, practical, and ecological mindset.

Our team includes former biosecurity officers, experienced land managers, farmers, ecologists, and environmentally trained bush regenerators.  We pride ourselves on being more than just planners - we’re doers and our team works from the ground up, delivering everything from field implementation to compliance reporting and land condition assessments. We understand the importance of combining real-world experience with science-based strategies to create lasting, sustainable change.

Together, we are committed to enabling balance between productive land use and environmental responsibility, bringing integrity, capability, and care to every project we take on.

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