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  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management

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  • Rewilding is a growing conservation strategy but lacks a clear, unified definition, hindering its effective application.
  • Confusion surrounding rewilding has limited its utility as a tool for nature conservation.
  • Existing rewilding visions from key organizations show diverse perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a unifying definition and 10 guiding principles for rewilding.
  • To clarify the concept of rewilding for improved conservation outcomes.
  • To enhance the effectiveness of rewilding as a tool for global conservation targets.

Main Methods:

  • A global survey of 59 rewilding experts.
  • A summary of rewilding visions from key conservation organizations.
  • Workshops involving over 100 international participants.

Main Results:

  • A unifying definition and 10 guiding principles for rewilding were established.
  • Rewilding principles highlight a continuum of scale, connectivity, and human influence.
  • The aim of rewilding is to restore ecosystem structure and functions for autonomous nature.

Conclusions:

  • The developed principles clarify rewilding, enhancing its effectiveness for conservation targets like the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
  • Differences in rewilding perspectives relate to achievability and specific interventions.
  • Context-specific interpretation and understanding are crucial for successful rewilding project implementation.