For centuries, human hatred of wolves has been obsessional. Only when we learn to co-exist peacefully with these remarkable, vital animals will we rediscover our own place in nature.
Thanks, always heartening to see the facts laid out like this and especially to hear about most people's longing to have these keystone species back with us. I'm reading Chantal Lyon's book Groundbreakers about Wild Boar at the moment and it speaks to the diversity of human reactions when we have to live alongside these big animals. Would I be wary meeting one in the woods? Of course. And I'd also love to see one and to see their population spread across the country.
I was part of the team that released wolves in Yellowstone and Idaho. Less fall, I toured the Highlands and agree it would be fantastic country for wolves. The land is crying out for restoration. However, the UK needs to significantly reduce nonnative sheep to restore a better balance with native ecosystems. Bringing back the boar 🐗 could certainly help. Restoring native plants is essential. A rewilded UK is worth fighting for. https://open.substack.com/pub/suzanneashastone/p/1996-when-americans-saved-the-wolf?r=22ufj9&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
Thanks for flagging the new Swiss proposal. I live in Switzerland and have now signed the consultation petition. I will make sure I get friends and family on board as well! Much appreciated as always
Thanks, always heartening to see the facts laid out like this and especially to hear about most people's longing to have these keystone species back with us. I'm reading Chantal Lyon's book Groundbreakers about Wild Boar at the moment and it speaks to the diversity of human reactions when we have to live alongside these big animals. Would I be wary meeting one in the woods? Of course. And I'd also love to see one and to see their population spread across the country.
I was part of the team that released wolves in Yellowstone and Idaho. Less fall, I toured the Highlands and agree it would be fantastic country for wolves. The land is crying out for restoration. However, the UK needs to significantly reduce nonnative sheep to restore a better balance with native ecosystems. Bringing back the boar 🐗 could certainly help. Restoring native plants is essential. A rewilded UK is worth fighting for. https://open.substack.com/pub/suzanneashastone/p/1996-when-americans-saved-the-wolf?r=22ufj9&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
I couldn’t agree more Suzanne.
You are a hero. I’m so happy to hear from you. Thank you.
Thanks for flagging the new Swiss proposal. I live in Switzerland and have now signed the consultation petition. I will make sure I get friends and family on board as well! Much appreciated as always
Very well-written, engaging, informative and clear. Just what we need when such an important area is so little understood. Thanks Ben
Great article. Let’s bring the balance back. Wolves are a natural part of the ecosystem and we are suffering without them.
So well written, excellent piece. We need wolves, and we need wilderness
An excellent read Ben, thank you for sharing. 🙏