1. rewilding - Noun
2. rewilding - Verb
rewilding (uncountable)
(ecology) The act of restoring and a natural area to its former wild state, especially by repopulating it with animals that have been extirpated.
rewilding
present participle of rewild
The findings come as Highland-based rewilding charity Trees for Life seeks to raise £40,000 through a crowdfunding appeal to help protect Scotland’s wild beavers. Source: Internet
The trees will be planted over the next year by Scottish Woodlands Ltd, and estate director Hugh MacLeod said it was the first phase of his rewilding strategy for the property. Source: Internet
However, as the Red Squirrel Reintroduction Project demonstrates, the previous existence of an animal on a specific landscape is not necessarily a pre-requisite for rewilding. Source: Internet
Few believe it will be the last battle fought over rewilding. Source: Internet
That money would be better served rewilding the river, removing infrastructure, not adding more layers of infrastructure. Source: Internet
The Hampstead and Highgate Angling Society says the closure of fishing banks and a rewilding project of two of the heath’s largest ponds has led to a halving of the space for anglers to cast off. Source: Internet