Come with us for an immersive journey into the restoration of ecosystems and wildlife communities through rewilding.

After booking this deposit option you will need to set up a standing order for the remaining monthly instalments, instructions for this will be given within your deposit course.

Join us for a comprehensive online course followed by a 3-day field experience, designed for anyone passionate about restoring natural habitats and species recovery in the UK. Our course covers the key aspects of rewilding, habitat and countryside management, species reintroduction, habitat and species monitoring techniques and management planning.

CLICK HERE to read more about what is included!

Led by experienced ecologists and conservationists, you will gain insight into how nature-led processes can restore our natural ecosystems and learn everything you need to start your own rewilding adventure.   

Who is the course aimed at? Perfect for conservationists, students, rewilders, landowners and nature enthusiasts alike, this course will give you the knowledge and practical experience to contribute to the growing field of rewilding and wildlife restoration.

Course Content

Dive into essential topics like rewilding, habitat and countryside management and species reintroduction strategies. Courses include:

• Introductory Webinar
• Rewilding *
• Introduction to Ecology*
• Introduction to Conservation Biology*
• Habitat management*
• Habitat Restoration*
• River Restoration*
• Woodland Management for Biodiversity*
• Countryside Management*
• Species Reintroductions and Recovery*
• Management planning (Webinar)
• Funding for rewilding (Webinar)

3-Day Field Course

Join us in West Devon at Coombeshead Rewilding for an unforgettable experience at this amazing rewilding site owned by Derek Gow, a very well-known rewilder and species reintroduction expert and the man responsible for re-introducing beavers to the UK.

The field courses are held several times a year in the summer months. Simply attend the one most convenient to you.

Assignment and Exam

You will write a management plan for a rewilding site and this will involve exploring methods to find, fund, manage and monitor your site. Along with an exam on the topics covered in your online courses. This will be a 1.5 hour multiple choice online exam.

What is included: All online courses, webinars and the field course.

What is not included: Transport, accommodation and food. There is a campsite and shepherd’s huts at Coombeshead Rewilding and local B&B. The nearest train station is in Okehampton and is about 25 mins by taxi. There is plenty of parking on site. For food in the evenings we may visit a pub or cook on an open fire or in the pizza oven. You will need to provide a packed lunch daily.

What You Need To Know!

What happens when I book? You will be given instructions on how to book all the courses within the Certificate and once you have done that you can start your studies straight away.

How long will the course take? On average this course will take around 1 year to complete if you are working full time. However, if you have more time, you can complete it sooner. You just need to complete all aspects of the course before you can graduate.  Allow around 5 hours a week minimum for your studies. You have up to 2 years to complete the course.

Interested in a shorter version of the course? Have a look at this course: Rewilding: Practical Concepts and Methods

We also have 2-day Practical Rewilding course: CLICK HERE to find out more.

Rewilding at Coombeshead, Beaver watching