A scoping review of the scientific evidence base for rewilding in Europe

Hart, Emma E.; Haigh, Amy; Ciuti, Simone

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110243

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“…However, if the science of rewilding is discussed, it is criticized for being theory-led rather than evidence-based [52]. More than that, the extent to which rewilding can deliver benefits remains uncertain [3].…”

Section: Rewilding Between Benefits and Criticismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Developing typologies of functional types of animals within bioregions of trait space would help operationalize the rewilding concept on a global scale [59]. Implementing comprehensive long-term plans to manage herbivore populations will maximize biodiversity gains, mitigating welfare concerns and reputational risks [52].…”

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Measuring rewilding outcomes and determining the success or failure of rewilding efforts are challenging [52]. Decades or centuries could be needed for the true measurement of rewilding success [52,60]. Indices of recovery progress, recovery completeness, or both are quantified to compare degraded, restored, and intact reference ecosystems to assess the restoration success [61].…”

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A scoping review conducted by Hart et al [52] presents 22 studies on data gathered across 15 European countries on the outcomes of rewilding as a management strategy on sites in Europe. As a limiting factor of their study, the authors reported the complexity in quantifying rewilding outcomes due to the variety of ecological and socioeconomic domains.…”

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Rewilding as a Multifaceted Concept and Emerging Approach: The Romanian Experience

Gorghiu,

Bîzoi,

Gorghiu

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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We conduct a review of the multifaceted rewilding concept and rewilding initiatives worldwide, focusing on specific features and outcomes of European rewilding issues and Romanian rewilding projects. In this review of the literature and case studies, we undertake the following: (a) identify the definitions and thorough meanings of the term rewilding worldwide, including its guiding principles aiming at rebuilding the natural ecosystems; (b) map the international and European treaties and policies referring to ecosystems’ restoration, biodiversity, environment, sustainability, and rewilding-related issues; (c) explore the benefits and criticisms associated with the rewilding activities, including from a social perspective; (d) structure an overview on the tools used for rewilding assessment; (e) identify the projects and initiatives developed and on-going in Romania on rewilding. Our findings reveal a great diversity of topics addressed within the rewilding umbrella and also a significant growth in this area, despite the numerous challenges faced by experts and locals (e.g., understanding the context of rewilding and identifying the most suitable modalities of operationalizing it) and questions (such as the following: is rewilding a real need? will it bring benefits to nature and people?) that remained to be answered. In Romania, a series of efforts are being undertaken both by the government and NGOs to restore self-sustaining ecosystems and to raise awareness of this topic among different stakeholders.

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Section: Rewilding Between Benefits and Criticismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Rewilding Challenges and Shortcomingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Shaping and enhancing resilient forests for a resilient society

Cantarello,

Jacobsen,

Lloret

et al. 2024

Ambio

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The world is currently facing uncertainty caused by environmental, social, and economic changes and by political shocks. Fostering social-ecological resilience by enhancing forests’ ability to provide a range of ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, habitat provision, and sustainable livelihoods, is key to addressing such uncertainty. However, policy makers and managers currently lack a clear understanding of how to operationalise the shaping of resilience through the combined challenges of climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and changes in societal demand. Based on a scientific literature review, we identified a set of actions related to ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, and disturbance and pressure impacts that forest managers and policy makers should attend to enhance the resilience of European forest systems. We conclude that the resilience shaping of forests should (1) adopt an operational approach, which is currently lacking, (2) identify and address existing and future trade-offs while reinforcing win–wins and (3) attend to local particularities through an adaptive management approach.

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Humans and wildlife: From conflict to coexistence

Kiffner,

Ostermann-Miyashita

2024

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A scoping review of the scientific evidence base for rewilding in Europe

Cited by 15 publications

References 103 publications

Rewilding as a Multifaceted Concept and Emerging Approach: The Romanian Experience

Rewilding as a Multifaceted Concept and Emerging Approach: The Romanian Experience

Shaping and enhancing resilient forests for a resilient society

Humans and wildlife: From conflict to coexistence

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