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202425 minGdocumentary

Heal the Land

202425 minGdocumentary

England ranks in the bottom 3% of the most nature-depleted countries, making the restoration of biodiversity a critical challenge.

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England ranks in the bottom 3% of the most nature-depleted countries, making the restoration of biodiversity a critical challenge.

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Hayley Smithdirector

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At Heal Somerset, a former livestock farm is undergoing a significant transformation. Heal Rewilding, a charity dedicated to wildlife recovery, is in its second year of efforts to restore the land. The 25-minute documentary captures the challenges faced and the discoveries made, including the arrival of new species revealed by camera traps. With England ranking among the most nature-depleted countries, the urgency to restore biodiversity is clear. The film presents a vision for the potential of the rewilding movement.

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