Rewilding herbivores: Too much or little of a good thing?
journal contribution
posted on 2025-03-04, 04:02authored byAD Manning, Iain GordonIain Gordon, G Massei, C Wimpenny
Large herbivores are important components of rewilding. However, populations can grow fast: we predict that, where top-down control is insufficient, herbivores could undermine long-term rewilding goals. To avoid this, nature-mimicking interventions are required to achieve the right amount of herbivory, in the right place, at the right time through the rewilding process.