Rewilding: New Approach to Conservation

Rewilding is an ecological approach that involves the creation of self-sustaining and resilient ecosystems that resemble their original undisturbed state. This conservation course explains the role of rewilding in supporting biodiversity and protecting endangered species. We explain how rewilding restores ecological balance and creates habitat corridors to mitigate climate change. The course lays out the principles and techniques used to assess site suitability and establish habitat connectivity for rewilding projects. We show you how to develop a rewilding plan using firm ecological foundations.

The course then discusses various rewilding habitat restoration approaches, species reintroduction and trophic cascades (changes to an ecosystem that occur when the food web changes). We compare the rewilding techniques used to create diverse ecosystems like woodland and wetland. We identify invasive species management strategies to demonstrate the economic and social benefits of rewilding. The course explores a series of fascinating case studies to teach you the best practices and showcase the success of rewilding efforts. We explain how to employ effective communication strategies to foster meaningful collaborations and engage indigenous communities and stakeholders.

We examine the vital pillars of successful rewilding projects: planning, funding and monitoring. The course identifies various funding sources and helps you perfect the art of monitoring the rewilding progress and its ecological outcomes. We provide adaptive management strategies you can employ to ensure long-term sustainability. Lastly, we discuss the role of ecotourism in supporting rewilding initiatives and promoting sustainable economic models. Rewilding is an exciting approach to conservation that lets natural processes restore ecosystems so sign up to learn how to do your part to restore and sustain the natural world.