Rebirding: Rewilding Britain and its Birds

Rebirding takes a long view of Britain's wildlife decline, from the early taming of our landscape to the removal of cornerstone species and the intensification of our modern landscapes. It explores how Britain has relied on modifying farmland rather than restoring ecosystems to halt wildlife decline, and how our precious space is uniquely wasted. Rebirding maps out how to rewild our national parks, restore natural ecosystems, and allow wildlife a far richer future, creating new rural jobs and bringing Britain's dying rural landscapes and failing economies back to life.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 08 April 2019
\n Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
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Rewilding is a long-term strategy for reversing the decline of wildlife in Britain,spanning from the early taming of our landscape to the present-day challenges of fenland drainage,the removal of keystone species like wild cattle,horses,beavers,and boar,and the future impact of intensified modern landscapes on invertebrate populations. It delves into the primary factors contributing to species extinction,as our landscapes become increasingly domesticated and less diverse,resulting in wildlife being confined to small pockets of habitat. The book explores the unique approach of Britain,where modification of farmland has been prioritized over restoring ecosystems in the fight against wildlife decline. However,the irony lies in the fact that 94% of Britain remains unbuilt upon,despite having a greater number of nature-loving voices than any European country. This discrepancy highlights the potential for a remarkable wildlife recovery in Britain,with vast expanses of land,such as the deer estates of the Scottish Highlands and Snowdonia,being larger than renowned wildlife destinations like Yellowstone National Park and the Maasai Mara. The problem in Britain does not stem from a lack of space but rather from the inefficient utilization of our precious resources. Rebirding offers a comprehensive roadmap for reversing the decline,involving the rewilding of national parks,restoring natural ecosystems,and granting our wildlife a much brighter future. This transformative initiative would create a new sector of rural jobs,revitalizing dying rural landscapes and revitalizing struggling economies. By implementing rewilding practices,Britain can reclaim its position as a leader in wildlife conservation and sustainable development,while also fostering a renewed sense of pride and connection to the natural world.

\n Weight: 684g\n
Dimension: 238 x 157 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784271879\n \n