Paul Whitfield
@paulwhitfield.bsky.social
Director General of Wildwood Trust
Protecting, Conserving and Rewilding British Native Species. ‘The Bison Guy’
Protecting, Conserving and Rewilding British Native Species. ‘The Bison Guy’
Who would co-ordinate and fund it?
Would they be able to deliver the range of work being done?
Would important work be missed?
These questions make me think that it probably would not actually achieve more or better nature recovery.
Would they be able to deliver the range of work being done?
Would important work be missed?
These questions make me think that it probably would not actually achieve more or better nature recovery.
February 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Who would co-ordinate and fund it?
Would they be able to deliver the range of work being done?
Would important work be missed?
These questions make me think that it probably would not actually achieve more or better nature recovery.
Would they be able to deliver the range of work being done?
Would important work be missed?
These questions make me think that it probably would not actually achieve more or better nature recovery.
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Reposted by Paul Whitfield
The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic. Without engaging with natural environments, our brains cease to work well. Exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity.
Includes a quote by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
Includes a quote by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic
Without engaging with natural environments, our brains cease to work well. As the new field of environmental neuroscience proves, exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2023 at 1:05 PM
The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic. Without engaging with natural environments, our brains cease to work well. Exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity.
Includes a quote by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
Includes a quote by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
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The lynx effect phys.org/news/2026-01...
Just the smell of lynx can reduce deer browsing damage in recovering forests
New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offer a pot...
phys.org
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The lynx effect phys.org/news/2026-01...
Totally understand what you are saying. Hard to be nuanced on social media, let’s chat over a beer.
January 31, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Totally understand what you are saying. Hard to be nuanced on social media, let’s chat over a beer.
I’ve seen some hysterical comments on this news.
The last thing nature needs is for rewilding to become a political football or culture war.
If reform have sensible policies for nature that is only a good thing, no matter what you may think about them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The last thing nature needs is for rewilding to become a political football or culture war.
If reform have sensible policies for nature that is only a good thing, no matter what you may think about them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform UK enlists Boris Johnson ally to write party nature policies
Exclusive: Ben Goldsmith will work on issues including fishing and green belt preservation to attract green Tories
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:16 AM
I’ve seen some hysterical comments on this news.
The last thing nature needs is for rewilding to become a political football or culture war.
If reform have sensible policies for nature that is only a good thing, no matter what you may think about them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The last thing nature needs is for rewilding to become a political football or culture war.
If reform have sensible policies for nature that is only a good thing, no matter what you may think about them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The tannins in the outer case oxidise as it gets ready for germination, and cracks open, that creates the red pigment you see on the outside of the cotyledons.
January 31, 2026 at 7:49 AM
The tannins in the outer case oxidise as it gets ready for germination, and cracks open, that creates the red pigment you see on the outside of the cotyledons.
A vote for hope not hate!
January 30, 2026 at 6:18 PM
A vote for hope not hate!
It time for people to vote for hope not hate.
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
It time for people to vote for hope not hate.
An opportunity for people to vote for hope over hate!
January 30, 2026 at 6:11 PM
An opportunity for people to vote for hope over hate!
We occasionally get these on the cliffs in Dover.
January 30, 2026 at 10:12 AM
We occasionally get these on the cliffs in Dover.
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Loved seeing a lynx being celebrated like this!
January 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Loved seeing a lynx being celebrated like this!
Yes but it is not easy!
January 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Yes but it is not easy!
It’s so refreshing to see a message of hope these days.
January 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM
It’s so refreshing to see a message of hope these days.
Amazing for wildwood to win this award at the House of Commons last night. We do the small important stuff add well as the big bison stuff!
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Wildwood Trust are proud winners of the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award! 🏆
The award was presented last night at a special ceremony held at Speaker's House, where we were joined by 25… |...
Wildwood Trust are proud winners of the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award! 🏆
The award was presented last night at a special ceremony held at Speaker's House, where we were joined by 25 other ...
www.linkedin.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Amazing for wildwood to win this award at the House of Commons last night. We do the small important stuff add well as the big bison stuff!
www.linkedin.com/posts/the BBC-wildwood-trust_wildwood-trust-are-proud-winners-of-the-great-activity-7419810067102887936-5tAa?utm_source=share
www.linkedin.com/posts/the BBC-wildwood-trust_wildwood-trust-are-proud-winners-of-the-great-activity-7419810067102887936-5tAa?utm_source=share
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Nature is essential to national security.
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Nature is essential to national security.
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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BBC News - Surge in species diversity since rewilding scheme
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Knepp sees surge in biodiversity since start of rewilding scheme
A 20-year ecological review at the Knepp estate in West Sussex shows soaring numbers of birds.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 11:13 AM
BBC News - Surge in species diversity since rewilding scheme
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
OUR BISON DOCUMENTARY IS LIVE!
The award-winning documentary follows Wildwood Trust’s Bison & Rewilding Ranger, Donovan Wright, as he journeys to Poland’s ancient Białowieża Forest, uncovering how Europe’s gentle giants are transforming entire ecosystems!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8XT...
The award-winning documentary follows Wildwood Trust’s Bison & Rewilding Ranger, Donovan Wright, as he journeys to Poland’s ancient Białowieża Forest, uncovering how Europe’s gentle giants are transforming entire ecosystems!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8XT...
ŻUBR - Here Be Giants! 🦬 Winner of the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
YouTube video by Wildwood Trust
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:36 PM
OUR BISON DOCUMENTARY IS LIVE!
The award-winning documentary follows Wildwood Trust’s Bison & Rewilding Ranger, Donovan Wright, as he journeys to Poland’s ancient Białowieża Forest, uncovering how Europe’s gentle giants are transforming entire ecosystems!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8XT...
The award-winning documentary follows Wildwood Trust’s Bison & Rewilding Ranger, Donovan Wright, as he journeys to Poland’s ancient Białowieża Forest, uncovering how Europe’s gentle giants are transforming entire ecosystems!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8XT...
No surprise at all - we all know that they will be Tufton Street, oil companies and American Christian Nationalists and associated anti abortion groups.
January 17, 2026 at 10:40 AM
No surprise at all - we all know that they will be Tufton Street, oil companies and American Christian Nationalists and associated anti abortion groups.
The red billed chough is a great example of where the umbrella species approach has worked well. The reintroduction has changed grazing activities in the surrounding area, reduced pesticide use and is increasing invertebrate biodiversity and abundance.
January 17, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The red billed chough is a great example of where the umbrella species approach has worked well. The reintroduction has changed grazing activities in the surrounding area, reduced pesticide use and is increasing invertebrate biodiversity and abundance.
Am I being panderd to?
January 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Am I being panderd to?
How very dare you!
January 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
How very dare you!
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New @econovoau.bsky.social paper in Global #Ecology & #Biogeography - on #ungulates in North American ecosystems. Key point: alien ungulates can enhance herbivore diversity & partially restore lost #ecosystem functions 🦌🌿🐂 🐎Link in comment
#Rewilding #Megafauna #Macroecology #TIBS2026
#Rewilding #Megafauna #Macroecology #TIBS2026
January 5, 2026 at 6:16 AM
New @econovoau.bsky.social paper in Global #Ecology & #Biogeography - on #ungulates in North American ecosystems. Key point: alien ungulates can enhance herbivore diversity & partially restore lost #ecosystem functions 🦌🌿🐂 🐎Link in comment
#Rewilding #Megafauna #Macroecology #TIBS2026
#Rewilding #Megafauna #Macroecology #TIBS2026
Wildcats have such grumpy little faces!
January 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Wildcats have such grumpy little faces!