We are severely lacking in biodiversity and keystone species. Private land owners are generally reluctant for wild animals to access their land limiting the chance for their pops to spread too rapid. They are great for us where we have them
The term “. Invasive “ is really only a human construct. The whole planet belongs to all the wild creatures. We are the greedy species who put up the fences and borders without consulting the creatures who were in existence long before humans started making all the obstacles to suit only us . Humans are by far the most selfish “ invasive “ species .
Wild boar are indigenous to Europe and Asia. In Western Europe hunted to extinction in the 18hundreds. A century later reintroduction took place for pleasure hunting for the high and mighty. Alas, the accompanying top predators were not reintroduced. (wolf and bear (saber tooth cat)) Now in some parks in western europe you can find them but their numbers and behavior is much disconnected from a real ecosystem. Before the wolf did make a reappearance here in holland about a few years ago, I could spot them easily. Nowadays, they are much more stealthy. As are the roe and red deer. Hunters are not happy. Farmers neither. A balance is still far away. We do have invasive species here too, it's a big problem with no real solution other than a 100.000 years of adaption and peace and quiet to let everyone adapt. I would love to visit Knepp some day, they are pioneering very important work..
The Pigs were introduced to replace wild Boar which cannot due to risk be replaced into Knepp, the pigs are an important part of the eco structure and have helped the rewilding process by turning over the soil and spreading seeds. The are kept in check by the Kitchen that sells their meat, like all animals in Knepp they roam free and so are healthy and not farm pigs. They have worked out a good balance. Rewilding is about balance for all the species to thrive natural, a hands off approach but stocks are controlled which help finance the project.
A nice ambient vibe. The flock of Storks took my breath away.
It took our breath away too! Truly a wonderful sight and not something England has seen that often in recent centuries.
So soothing, informative, joyful and no music :)
Thank you
Go well!
Thank you so much! Are you planning a camping trip to Knepp? I really recommend
So nice to see the flocks of storks sailing contentedly around in the sky . All nesting at Knepp ?
It is incredible isn’t it! Yes they were all nesting at Knepp 💚
It’s interesting how in North America wild invasive pigs are the single worst threat to the environment, but in Europe they’re okay ?
We are severely lacking in biodiversity and keystone species. Private land owners are generally reluctant for wild animals to access their land limiting the chance for their pops to spread too rapid. They are great for us where we have them
The term “. Invasive “ is really only a human construct. The whole planet belongs to all the wild creatures. We are the greedy species who put up the fences and borders without consulting the creatures who were in existence long before humans started making all the obstacles to suit only us . Humans are by far the most selfish “ invasive “ species .
Wild boar are indigenous to Europe and Asia. In Western Europe hunted to extinction in the 18hundreds. A century later reintroduction took place for pleasure hunting for the high and mighty. Alas, the accompanying top predators were not reintroduced. (wolf and bear (saber tooth cat)) Now in some parks in western europe you can find them but their numbers and behavior is much disconnected from a real ecosystem. Before the wolf did make a reappearance here in holland about a few years ago, I could spot them easily. Nowadays, they are much more stealthy. As are the roe and red deer. Hunters are not happy. Farmers neither. A balance is still far away.
We do have invasive species here too, it's a big problem with no real solution other than a 100.000 years of adaption and peace and quiet to let everyone adapt.
I would love to visit Knepp some day, they are pioneering very important work..
The Pigs were introduced to replace wild Boar which cannot due to risk be replaced into Knepp, the pigs are an important part of the eco structure and have helped the rewilding process by turning over the soil and spreading seeds. The are kept in check by the Kitchen that sells their meat, like all animals in Knepp they roam free and so are healthy and not farm pigs. They have worked out a good balance. Rewilding is about balance for all the species to thrive natural, a hands off approach but stocks are controlled which help finance the project.