Ecology of Rewilding
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This half-day event offers a deeper dive into the key principles of rewilding and a chance to explore the dynamics of naturally regenerating wood pasture and ecosystem functions. You’ll see and hear what we’re learning at Knepp about how plant growth and natural disturbance work in a near-natural setting, and how this can be applied to landscape-scale conservation thinking.
After a presentation by Tony Whitbread, ecologist and president of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, you will head out on foot with Tony and Matt Phelps, Knepp’s lead ecologist, to see the results of the rewilding process in our 1,100-acre Southern Block, the wildest and woolliest area of Knepp Wildland. You’ll encounter our free-roaming large herbivores (longhorn cows, Tamworth pigs, Exmoor ponies, red and fallow deer), learning how we manage them with as light a touch as possible and how they shape habitats and biodiversity in the landscape.
Mid-way through the safari we’ll break for a refreshing drink and locally made brownies.
Our Ecology of Rewilding Safari is at a gentle walking pace with frequent stops. You’ll need a moderate level of fitness and be able to cope with walking on uneven ground.
2-5.30pm starting at the Cow Barn
£85 per person
Important information
- Please see our Pre-Visit Information which will help prepare you for your safari
- All guests must be over 12yrs. We cannot accommodate unaccompanied guests under 18yrs
- We regret we cannot offer date changes once your booking is made, please refer to section 15 of our T&Cs for refunds
- We cannot guarantee the great British weather, or that you will see your target species
- Nature is unpredictable! However we’re confident you’ll enjoy your experience with us, come rain or shine, and there’s always plenty of wildlife to see
