Start rewilding
Natural processes shape our world. These endless interactions between plants, animals and the elements weave the great web of life. Restoring natural processes is the key to rewilding. Helping woodlands regenerate and our seas recover, letting rivers meander, connecting up habitats to help wildlife move and adapt.
Nature is diverse, dynamic, unpredictable and complex so there’s no one-size-fits-all route map to rewilding. It’s about taking a holistic approach that lets nature lead the way as much as possible – to grow, evolve and change on its own terms.
Taking actions that support life and restore life. That’s how to start rewilding.
In this section
12 steps to rewilding
If you want to start rewilding, or you’re just interested in a rewilding approach, then take yourself down our 12 steps
Restoring natural processes
Restoring natural processes is an essential part of rewilding. We explain what that means to rewilders across Britain
Gathering information about your land
A vital step in developing your rewilding plan is understanding more about what’s on your land. Here’s what to look for
Measuring and monitoring rewilding
Monitoring change helps inform your rewilding plan, gauge progress and mark the marvellous meanderings of your journey
Making woodlands wilder: what’s possible?
Woodlands can be natural, planted, native, ancient, cash crops and more. We look at how you might rewild them
Webinar: Natural tree regeneration in action
Three experts explain what makes a forest, how they grow and what you can do to encourage woodlands to grow and expand…
Restoring cultural identity through native breeds
Sometimes rewilding can offer an opportunity to restore local identity to our landscapes, in particular through restoring native breeds of livestock.
Quick guide to ragwort
Ragwort is an important source of nectar and pollen but it’s deemed to be toxic to livestock when taken in high doses. Here are some pointers to dealing with it on your land.