BE WILD: REWILD!
đ Letâs Rewild Our Planet
âTo restore stability to our planet, therefore we must restore its biodiversityâŠ. We must rewild the world.â
âSir David Attenborough, A Life on Our Planet (2020)Watch the documentary on Netflix.
Every one of us has a role to play in restoring the planet. Rewilding isnât just something for scientists or governmentsâitâs something we can all be part of, whether in our backyards, our communities, or through the causes we support.
đ± What is Rewilding?
Rewilding is about letting nature heal itselfârestoring ecosystems so they can thrive without constant human interference. It helps combat species extinction, climate change, and even improves our own health and well-being.
At its core, rewilding means creating a better balance between people and the natural world.
[Source: Rewilding Europe]
đŸ Rewilding vs. Traditional Conservation
While traditional conservation often focuses on protecting whatâs left, rewilding is about restoring whatâs been lostâand making ecosystems strong, diverse, and able to adapt to future challenges.
- Conservation often means hands-off protection from harm.
- Rewilding means thoughtful intervention to bring life back, like reintroducing species, restoring habitats, or removing barriers to natural processes.
Rewilding recognises that in todayâs rapidly changing world, passive protection isnât always enough.
[Source: Science for Conservation & Policy]
đż How Can You Do Your Part?
- Ditch the chemicals: Skip the fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticidesâlet nature find its own balance.
- Plant native: Use endemic trees and shrubs in your garden or green spaces.
- Respect wild spaces: Pick up litter on your walks. One piece per person can make a real difference.
- Support key projects: Back efforts focused on keystone species, habitat restoration, and conservation.
- Uplift communities: Support education and outreach that connects people and nature.
- Stay curious: Keep learning about rewilding and share what you discover with others.
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