A Rewilded London: Reimagining a Wilder Future for the City

Rewilding means many things to many people. But what could it mean in an urban context? With the majority of the population living in towns and cities, and in the face of climate breakdown, re-evaluating how urban areas can support wildlife is more critical than ever. Rewilding urban spaces not only fosters biodiversity but also helps communities connect with nature, enhances well-being, and builds resilience against climate challenges.

Citizen Zoo will explore innovative approaches to urban rewilding. Learn about their groundbreaking species-focused projects, including beavers, water voles, and white storks, and how these efforts are transforming urban spaces into thriving wildlife habitats. Additionally, the presentation will delve into larger-scale initiatives embracing ecological processes, such as rewilding grazing programs and wetland creation, that are setting new standards for urban conservation.

The 1-hour event will consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A with the speaker using questions provided by the live audience. The presentation will be recorded and made available following the event to those who booked alongside a transcript of the Q&A and useful links.

Elliot is one of the co-founders of Citizen Zoo. With a background in urban wildlife conservation spanning well over 10 years, he has a breadth of experience in the development, design, and implementation of conservation projects in London. After establishing Citizen Zoo, he has overseen the delivery of the UK’s first rewilding conference in 2019, as well as the successful reintroduction of water voles to the Hogsmill and large marsh grasshoppers to various restored sites across Norfolk. His passion for beavers led to the creation of the London Beaver Working Group, which was a vessel for locating suitable reintroduction sites for the species across London. Since identifying Paradise Fields as a suitable reintroduction site, alongside Ealing Wildlife Group, Ealing Council, and Friends of Horsenden, Elliot has been at the forefront of the Ealing Beaver Project, helping drive it forward from a dream to reality.

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