A practical course giving an introduction to rewilding landscapes principals, concepts and methods. We will look at how rewilding rebuilds species populations and habitats, and look at examples of how to put these into practice.

The course is taken partly as online modules, and partly as a 2-day field course.

This introductory course is offered as a series of online courses for you to complete at home, in your own time and a 2-day field trip.

Online modules:

• Rewilding
• Introduction to Ecology

You can then choose ONE of the following to complete your package:

• Habitat Management
• Habitat Restoration
• Countryside Management

Rewilding Field Course:

As part of this package you will be able to join one of our Practical Rewilding in-person courses. Join us for an immersive two-day course at Rewilding Coombeshead in Devon to gain in-depth insights into rewilding, from its origins and challenges to the science behind its growing success in conservation. This short course is ideal for anyone eager to understand the principles of rewilding and how it’s transforming landscapes and ecosystems across the UK and beyond.

Course Highlights

• Evening Beaver-Watching Experience.
• Guided Rewilding Tour of Coombeshead and the Keep it Wild Species Recovery Centre.
• Opportunity to observe key rewilding species like beavers, wild pigs, ponies, and water buffalo.
• Hands-on look at the innovative rewilding techniques used to restore biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Set in the Heart of Rewilding Innovation Hosted by Derek Gow’s team, this course takes place at Coombeshead Farm, a 400-acre rewilding site led by one of the UK’s foremost experts on beavers and species reintroduction. Derek’s efforts have been pivotal in the reintroduction of the beaver, water vole, white stork, and future wild cat populations in the UK.

Transport, food and accommodation are not included.

We have an instalment option available for this course. Pay a £200 deposit and 4 monthly instalments of £100! CLICK HERE to view the deposit option.

If you are interested in a more in-depth course, we also have our Certificate in Practical Rewilding and Species Reintroduction.