What is rewilding?

Over the history of life on planet Earth, there have been five mass extinction events, due to changing sea temperatures, volcano eruptions and the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. And now experts fear a sixth mass extinction is underway, this time directly linked to human activity. According to a study published in Biological Review in January 2022, 10% of the planet’s known plant and animal species have disappeared from existence over the last 500 years.

What’s the difference compared to conventional conservation efforts? Do you have any examples of rewilding projects? What about in Europe?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/6/2022

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