Rewilding made simple: an animated guide
Synopsis
Between 2000 and 2030, an estimated 30 million hectares of land, equivalent to the size of Poland, will be vacated by farmers.
Synopsis
Elephants once roamed Britain before being driven south by ice around 40,000 years ago. The news segment discusses how rewilding aims to restore ecosystems by reintroducing plants and animals. Estimates suggest that between 2000 and 2030, about 30 million hectares of farmland, the size of Poland, will become available. The narrative considers the potential for bringing back megafauna alongside species like wolves and lynx throughout Europe.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how elephants shaped ancient ecosystems.
- See the potential for reintroducing megafauna in Europe.
- Meet the plants that can bounce back from destruction.
Did You Know
- Around 30 million hectares of land will be vacated by farmers by 2030.
- Elephants were once widespread in Britain before being driven out by ice.
- Humans wiped out many large animals like rhinos and lions around 40,000 years ago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rewilding mean?
Rewilding means reversing the destruction of the natural world and attempting a mass restoration of ecosystems.
What happened to elephants in Britain?
Elephants in Britain were driven out by the ice into southern Europe about 40,000 years ago.
How much land is expected to be vacated by farmers between 2000 and 2030?
An estimate suggests that around 30 million hectares of land will be vacated by farmers, which is an area the size of Poland.
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