Reintroductions and key species

How bringing back native species can be key to restoring nature.

Wolf in snow — © Vlada Cech / Shutterstock

Keystone species and trophic cascades

Keystone species and trophic cascades are key elements of healthy ecosystems. We explore what that means.

White tailed eagle — © Mark Caunt / Shutterstock

Reintroductions and bringing back species

Bringing back native species is a key part of re-establishing natural processes and restoring ecosystems.

Highland cattle — © Peter Cairns/scotlandbigpicture.com

The role of grazers and browsers

Grazing and browsing animals, especially larger mammals, perform a vital role in shaping our landscapes and driving natural processes. Learn how.

Highland cattle on pumlumon — © Ben Porter

Restoring cultural identity through native breeds

Rewilding offers the opportunity to restore local identity through reintroducing lost native breeds back into our landscapes. Learn how this happens

Key species

From the tiny to the massive, every species plays a part in the grand design of life. Here are some of the larger movers and shapers native (mostly) to Britain

Case study: Bison in Wilder Blean, Kent

Bison are helping to restore natural processes so that Kent’s woodlands can support an abundance of wildlife.

Case study: Beavers at Cabilla, Cornwall

See how beavers are shaping the landscape in Cornwall.

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