Wolf reintroduction & conservation | Rewilding Britain
How it shapes the landscape. A keystone species, wolves, like lynx, alters the behaviour of its prey species, in this instance, primarily deer. This can reduce overgrazing and support the …
Rewilding Britain | Think Big. Act Wild.
We bring together rewilders from across the three nations so they can connect, inspire and support each other to create a wilder Britain that benefits us all. We challenge decision makers …
Lynx reintroduction & conservation - Rewilding Britain
Background story. In Britain, the Eurasian lynx survived longest in Scotland until finally going extinct around 1300 years ago due to hunting and habitat loss. The youngest bone found is …
White stork reintroduction & conservation | Rewilding Britain
White storks are native to the British Isles and visit frequently. In 2020, the first two wild breeding pairs successfully nested at Knepp Estate in Sussex following reintroduction efforts. This was …
Seagrass restoration & conservation - Rewilding Britain
Welcome to our page dedicated to the fascinating genus Zostera, encompassing a group of seagrass that includes two native species: Zostera marina and Zostera noltii.Commonly known …
Pine marten restoration & conservation | Rewilding Britain
How it shapes the landscape. Pine martens prey on small mammals, carrion and insects, as well as eating birds’ eggs, berries and honey. There is growing evidence that pine marten …
Kelp forest restoration & conservation | Rewilding Britain
Britain has the highest diversity of kelp in Europe. However, most of our kelp forests have been destroyed by adverse weather coupled with human pressures, such as bottom trawling, …
Bison reintroduction & conservation - Rewilding Britain
Background story. The European bison teetered on the edge of extinction in Europe and was only saved by a zoo in Poland. Conservation breeding from the few surviving animals, and …
Wildcat reintroduction & conservation - Rewilding Britain
Background story. In the UK wildcats are classed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Due to persecution and habitat loss, they have been …
Knepp Castle Estate Rewilding Project
Knepp Castle Estate was once intensively farmed, but since 2001 has been devoted to a pioneering rewilding project. The incredible journey they’ve undertaken is chronicled in the …