How to Use an Interdisciplinary Approach to Restore Ecosystems

A healthy, functioning ecosystem is essential to the well-being of both people and the planet. When ecosystems are damaged or destroyed, it can take years—or even centuries—for them to recover. Forest Service scientists use an interdisciplinary approach to restoration and recovery research in order to ensure a holistic approach, restoring ecosystems from the soil upward. By taking this comprehensive approach,…

Agricultural rewilding can help restore the environment and support the production of high-welfare food

Researchers from the University of Exeter have found that by using elements in farming practice, Rewilding landscapes can help restore ecosystems and produce high-quality food. Imagine a world where farmers and ranchers work with nature, instead of against it, to produce food. This is the goal of agricultural rewilding- an approach to land management that restores ecosystems to their natural…

Mapperton Estate: Rewilding scheme transforms farmland

The Mapperton Estate in west Dorset is one of the latest examples of a growing trend towards rewilding in the UK. Faced with dwindling agricultural revenues and the need for significant repairs, the owners of the estate have decided to return 450 acres (182 hectares) of unproductive farmland to nature. The resulting wilderness will provide a home for wildlife and…

After years of absence, this rewilding project is bringing back some amazing animals to eastern Spain

Rewilding Europe is a project that is working to reintroduce species such as the Iberian lynx, wild horses, and black vultures back into eastern Spain. The goal of the project is to restore the natural balance of the area and create a sustainable ecosystem. Spain is reintroducing black vultures, lynx, and wild horses to the Iberian highlands as part of…

Should We or Shouldn’t We Rewild Landscapes?

Rewilding is the process of restoring a damaged area of land to its natural state. This can be done by removing human-made structures and reintroducing native plant and animal species. Proponents of rewilding argue that it is the best way to restore ecosystems that have been damaged by humans. Critics say that rewilding is too risky and could lead to…

How to Create a Self-Sustaining Ecosystem

Did you know that it is possible to create a self-sustaining ecosystem? It is quite simple, and in this blog post, we will discuss the steps necessary to make it happen. Creating a self-sustaining ecosystem is a great way to reduce your environmental impact, and it can also be fun and rewarding. For an ecosystem to be self-sustaining, it must…

How Rewilding Is Helping to Restore Our Planet’s Biodiversity

If you’re not familiar with the term, rewilding is the large-scale conservation movement that focuses on restoring ecosystems and reintroducing apex predators to help preserve biodiversity. This approach to conservation is gaining popularity as traditional methods have failed to stem the tide of species loss and habitat destruction. Let’s take a look at how rewilding is helping to restore our…