Richard K. Broughton

is an Ecologist and Ornithologist at UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Senior Research Associate in Zoology, University of Oxford

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Monks Wood Wilderness: 60 years ago, scientists let a farm field rewild – here’s what happened

The Wilderness experiment shows what’s possible when nature is allowed to create rich, native woodland for free. I think Mellanby would be pleased with how it all turned out.

July 22, 2021