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Rewilding's social-ecological aims: Integrating coexistence into a rewilding continuum
Sally Hawkins1, Steve Carver2, Ian Convery1
1Institute for Science and Environment, University of Cumbria, Rydal Road, Ambleside, UK.
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|December 31, 2024
Summary
Rewilding aims for systemic, ecological, and socio-cultural change, focusing on coexistence and collaboration rather than solely removing human influence. This research proposes a revised rewilding continuum integrating these collaborative approaches.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Conservation Biology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Growing calls for large-scale rewilding studies to inform guidelines.
- Need to understand diverse rewilding aims and outcomes.
- Addressing the perceived conflict between human intervention and ecological autonomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the aims and outcomes of rewilding initiatives.
- To develop a social-ecological framework for rewilding.
- To propose a revised model of rewilding that integrates human-nature coexistence.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory study utilizing a broad dataset.
- Data sourced from rewilding organizations, case studies, and research.
- Coding of expressions related to rewilding aims and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Rewilding aims to achieve systemic, ecological, and socio-cultural transformations.
- Identified outcomes that support rewilding objectives.
- Demonstrated rewilding's multidisciplinary nature and engagement with transformative change.
Conclusions:
- Rewilding involves more-than-human collaboration and coexistence, not just human withdrawal.
- A social-ecological framework provides a shared vision for rewilding.
- A revised rewilding continuum incorporating coexistence is proposed.
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