nature recovery

A wilder Derbyshire

In September 2020, the UK Government announced a commitment to 30% of land for nature by 2030.  Sadly, the UK’s National Parks and Areas of Natural Beauty are severely depleted of wildlife through overgrazing, poor management or intensive agricultural practices.  Half of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest where nature is supposedly protected are in …

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Rewilding

What is rewilding? Rewilding is the restoration of ecosystems by implementing interventions to the point at which nature can take care of itself. Richard Bunting presents a comprehensive picture of rewilding in his podcast episode. What is the difference between conservation and rewilding? Conservation is the protection and preservation of natural landscapes, ecosystems and species.  …

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