About Rewilding

Rewilding is a form of ecological restoration that seeks to increase biodiversity and revive natural processes. At its core, rewilding means allowing nature to take the lead—letting natural forces shape the land and sea, heal ecosystems, and regenerate degraded landscapes. By stepping back, humans enable wildlife to re-establish its natural rhythms, creating wilder, more resilient habitats. The term "rewilding" was formally introduced in 1998 by conservation biologists Michael Soulé and Reed Noss, and later championed in the U.S. by David Foreman, founder of The Rewilding Institute. In 2011, Rewilding Europe was launched by Frans Schepers, Staffan Widstrand, Neil Birnie and Wouter Helmer, marking the expansion of the movement across the continent.