About this episode

Derek Gow discusses the potential for bison reintroduction in Britain with Isabella Tree.

Derek Gow is one of the UK’s most ardent and proactive reintroduction specialists. The Guardian calls him ‘the guerrilla rewilder’. Join his impassioned conversation with Isabella Tree as they discuss the possibilities of restoring bison to Britain, and how these ‘creators of disturbance’ might impact landscapes, people and their dogs. Knepp is still hoping to have bison one day – but what will it take to get them here? Isabella Tree is co-owner of Knepp and the award-winning author of ‘Wildi...

People in this episode

Host: Isabella Tree

Guest: Derek Gow

Topics covered

• bison reintroduction
• rewilding
• landscape impact
• wildlife conservation
• UK nature

Keywords

• bison
• rewilding
• Derek Gow
• Isabella Tree
• Knepp
• wildlife
• conservation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Guardian, Knepp

Books & works: Wildi...

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