Can Rewilding work without tamed mankind?

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Robertsbridge's Christopher Broadbent wonders if rewilding can ever work in a world where humans will always dominate the landscape

Rewilding is creeping up the environmental agenda and has been for some years. There are at least 16 major projects afoot in North America and Europe. George Monbiot is its latest champion and his powerful...

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