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What is rewilding?
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Rewilding is a conservation approach that restores natural processes and reduces human control so ecosystems can recover.
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Restore processes.
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What happened to Gorongosa National Park before restoration?
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After war, wildlife populations collapsed and the park was left with very few animals.
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Collapse after conflict.
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Name two actions used in rewilding projects.
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Reintroducing key species and restoring connectivity (corridors) (also reducing harmful human activities).
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Actions list.
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How did Gorongosa recover biodiversity?
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By reintroducing/protecting wildlife and working with local communities through jobs and shared benefits.
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Wildlife + people.
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Why are keystone species important in rewilding?
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They have a disproportionately large effect on ecosystem structure and processes, so restoring them can trigger wider recovery.
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Big impact species.
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Give one benefit of rewilding for local communities.
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Creates jobs and income (e.g., rangers, guides, tourism), increasing support for conservation.
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Livelihoods.
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Give one example of a rewilding outcome.
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Reintroduced predators can control herbivore populations, allowing vegetation and habitats to recover.
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Trophic cascade.
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Give one challenge of large-scale rewilding projects.
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They take time, require funding, and may face human-wildlife conflict.
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Time + conflict.
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Why can rewilding cause conflict with local people?
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People may fear predators or worry about crop/livestock losses, so planning and community support are essential.
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Social acceptance.
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Why is international cooperation sometimes needed for rewilding?
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Species and ecosystem processes cross borders, so shared planning and support can improve success.
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Nature crosses borders.
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