Start your rewilding journey
Introduction
Sundowner hike during gathering in Pettorano Sul Gizio Credit: Nelleke de Weerd / Rewilding Europe.
Rewilding is a holistic approach where nature is given space and freedom to recover. This recovery can enhance and diversify the benefits nature delivers to people.
Most of the examples of rewilding initiatives featured so far have been led by non-profit organisations dedicated to rewilding and nature restoration. But there are many ways to contribute to the rewilding movement and many sources of inspiration for you as you begin your own rewilding journey.
In this module, we will introduce you to different types of rewilding initiatives. You will learn how they began and explore some of the issues that those beginning practical rewilding may need to consider.
You will also develop a personal rewilding plan, which will give you the opportunity to formulate your own ideas about how you can start rewilding.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, you will have:
- Reflected on the diverse experiences of others to determine ways that they can include rewilding in your own plans.
- Created a personal rewilding plan to use in the future.
How to start rewilding
You don't need to own a large area of land to join the rewilding movement. For nature to recover at scale, we need people everywhere to agree that wild nature has a home in Europe, and to commit to living alongside it. This will require a paradigm shift in how most Europeans view nature.