![]() The Knepp project is probably the UK’s most famous rewilding site at this point, so, for those familiar with the site, you might imagine that you’ve heard it all before. The book can be poetic at times and some may struggle with the dense content – for those, I strongly recommend the Audible version, which is well-performed, and perhaps my favourite audiobook of them all! ![]() There’s no shortage of opinion in this book, but it’s always supported by facts and figures, and Ben is more inclusive in his suggestions for farming reform than other rewilders. There’s obviously a focus on birds, given the title, but it’s tied in to the effects of wider restoration – there are almost no birds without insects, as he points out, and no insects without the plants and habitats they need to survive. ![]() It’s a book I always recommend to nature enthusiasts who want an introduction to rewilding.įor anyone unfamiliar with rewilding science, Rebirding is a great place to start, as the author gives a great outline of the key literature. This is an inspiring read, though, with the final section giving a real sense of hope and building concrete ideas for the future. ![]() With Ben’s history working in Natural History TV, there’s a strong sense of story here with some astonishing statistics thrown in to emphasise quite how badly we need a conservation rethink. ![]()
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