Ecologist & Sustainable Agriculture Expert; Co-Founder of Savory Institute; Author of "Holistic Management"

Florida, USA
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Allan Savory Biography

Allan Savory is a Zimbabwean ecologist and farmer known for his work in environmental science, sustainable agriculture, and land management. Educated at the University of Natal in South Africa with a degree in zoology and botany, Savory began his career as a research biologist and game ranger in the British Colonial Service in what was then Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, and later worked as a farmer and game rancher in Zimbabwe. He served as a member of Parliament during Zimbabwe's civil war and became the leader of the opposition to the ruling party headed by Ian Smith. Following his exile, Savory immigrated to the United States, where he continued consulting with land managers. His experiences in science, agriculture, and politics have informed his multidisciplinary approach to environmental challenges.

In the 1960s, while working in Africa on issues related to poverty and wildlife decline, Savory developed a new understanding of grassland ecosystem degradation and desertification. He proposed that, when managed holistically, ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats can help restore grassland health and combat desertification. Savory's holistic management approach suggests that large herds of livestock can reverse desertification by stimulating plant growth, improving water retention, and enhancing soil carbon sequestration. This perspective challenged conventional scientific views and sparked international debate about land management and climate change mitigation.

Savory and his wife, Jody Butterfield, established the Africa Centre for Holistic Management in Zimbabwe, donating a ranch to serve as a learning site for people across Africa. Together with colleagues, they co-founded the Savory Institute in Boulder, Colorado, to support an international network focused on holistic management training and implementation. The Savory Institute operates more than 50 hubs worldwide, providing training and support to practitioners and managing millions of hectares of regenerating land.

Savory's work has reached a global audience through his writing and public speaking. His book, "Holistic Management, Third Edition: A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment," outlines practical solutions for environmental restoration and sustainable business practices. His TED Talk has garnered millions of views and has been recognized as one of the most intriguing presentations on the platform. Savory maintains that desertification of grasslands is a primary driver of poverty, social breakdown, violence, cultural loss, and climate change.

Savory has received several awards, including Australia's International Banksia Award for global environmental contributions, the Buckminster Fuller Institute's Challenge award, and the Mary G. Enig Integrity in Science Award from the Weston A. Price Foundation. Through decades of fieldwork, writing, and public advocacy, Savory continues to influence global conversations on regenerative agriculture, sustainable land management, and environmental restoration.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Allan Savory Videos

Up Close & Personal w/ Allan Savory and Jody Butterfield - YouTube

Up Close & Personal w/ Allan Savory and Jody Butterfield - YouTube

Communal Holistic Management | Allan Savory & Jody Butterfield

Communal Holistic Management | Allan Savory & Jody Butterfield

Allan Savory - A commonsense resolution to restore our ...

Allan Savory - A commonsense resolution to restore our ...

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