This is fascinating. I’ve become mildly obsessed with Knepp since I found out about it a few weeks ago. I’m midway through the Wilding book but until your video I found it hard to find pictures or videos that give an idea of the scale of the place. Thank you very much for posting
My pleasure - also have a look at my Knepp part 1 case study here - www.whatifyoujustleaveit.info/rewilding-pioneer/knepp-part-1 part 2 to follow in the new year
This is also happening in New Zealand where conservationists have purchased swaths of land and let nature take it back. Surviving nature is way less stressful than surviving our urban hellscapes we have created.
Burrowers de-compact soils by digging den sites, tunnels, storage chambers, and add to soil nutrients through feces, feed on primary productions, and generally aid in soil fertility.
I think everyone knows (or should know) what happens to land in temperate zones if left undisturbed. This looks very like our local common did 30 years ago. It is now thick oak woodland. The linnets, kestrels, skylarks, meadow pipits redstarts and other heathland birds have mostly gone and been replaced by crows, jackdaws, woodpeckers and magpies. As the trees are mostly young oaks there is very little in the way of nesting sites for small birds.
Thanks for your comment. The presence of large grazers and browsers will stop it becoming closed canopy woodland, but there will be a mosaic of habitats including some thicker woodland and some consistently grazed pasture, but the scrub will dominate and persists as long as the cows, pigs, deer and horses are still there - all told it is a great result for biodiversity
@@whatifyoujustleaveit The grazing is certainly the key. The character of our local common began to change as soon as grazing animals were excluded. The problem, though, appears to be managing the animals.
@FilthyDankWastemanFabuless look, this piece of land here is tiny, way too small to sustain wolves, or large cats or dogs. the largest predator we have in Great Britain is the fox. Overgrazing of deer is one of the biggest threats to habitat we currently face. Short of completely changing the landscape in order to introduce larger predators, for much of England we must control the population ourselves. There is no way more efficient and humane than to shoot them. I don't see what is inappropriate about hunting for conservation.
Actually the black flies were on the long grass of a glade still drowsy, dewy, and chilled easy pickings for the Siala mexicana ! Western bluebirds due tend to feed on or around Mistletoe at times, maybe for Insect larva, etc.
I have only just found out about knepp wildlife foundation, And watched the videos I myself come from a farming background, Having being born on a farm in somerset, back in the 1940s Farming then was a more natural way of managment But over the years, has become more technology involved, Such as the use of insecticides , Which has interfered with the survival of our natural habitat On visiting the farm i used t live Sadly there are no longer hedges dividing the fields, taking away the habitat of species of birds. And also a decline in badgers, fox and deer.and rabbits which some farmers consider them pests. I cannot remember the last time i saw a hare We need more farmers to follow this kind of managment I,m pretty sure this would be a benifit to the planet over all.
Ashes and fires do attract Insect and other users of the disturbance, or gap, fire size and severity matters, clearing meadows and glades favored Native berries, currents, seeds, and other foodstuffs which like open sunlight or on the edges of the Forest stands.
Timing of late Season fires or fall fires best be after falls rains and potential harvests of berries, nuts, acorns, cones, before Winter season. Did not wish to harm larger, maturing trees.
Quercus, acorn mast production, is a driver of the localized food chain for many of the localized Flora and Fauna, if not Stock, pigs, and or gallinaceous birds of native origins. Nesting substrate of Mature to aging trees form nesting and roostin substrate for many Species. Even the mistletoe is attractive to in North America Western bluebirds, as they feast on large black flies wet with morning dew.
@@whatifyoujustleaveit that was sod. How come they don't just get some more beavers? It's so frustrating in the UK.. everything is regulation and people moaning and opposing everything that they know nothing about. Just get a few beavers, keep them in an enclosure till they are settled and made a dam, then let them out. So what is they swim up the river or not?
@@jase123111 Oh if only it were so easy! Yes, regulation is everywhere - sometimes for good reason, sometimes not. Hopefully in the net year or so it will get easier to do this.
A few Key acorn pests may have been avoided by acorns not being utilized and high use of healthy acorn production, add potential germination or sprouts on Site or burned area needed.
I spent years tramping and camping the Downs , with our default camp being in North Stoke , just behind Arundel castle . It was an old boy scouts haunt with cleared areas off the track and paths going everywhere , and it's a nature reserve . There was a water source on the bank of the Arun that was uncovered at low tide that was not chalky and beautifully fresh . One of the guys who lived there permanently told me it came from Germany . They did a dye test in some German river that went underground and less water appeared when it resurfaced , and the orange dye came out in SE England . A magical place , so many great or otherwise memories . I still haven't ditched or passed on my camping gear , still have thoughts of going back once or twice is the reason .
Investigate Historical use of fire to control Succession of plant Species. What Species, reasoning, scale of prescribed burning. Grasslands were sometimes burnt after summer growth, natural harvests, bulb picking, or natural primary vegetative growth to reduce rank vegetation, clear seedlings or sometimes prep planting areas.
They chose to stop traditional farming 20 years ago. See www.whatifyoujustleaveit.info/rewilding-pioneer/knepp-part-1 for more of the story and read Isabella's book Wilding for the full story. Thanks for the comment
You can hire a lovely tree house to spend a weekend in this beautiful place... that we should have to pay dearly for something that should be open to all! On the other hand, we are so many that if we all went there the place would get trampled and destroyed, cigarette buts and empty cans of bear everywhere, alas! So here we are, back to square one, only a few have access to the good things in life
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Well done for keeping people like me informed
This is fascinating. I’ve become mildly obsessed with Knepp since I found out about it a few weeks ago. I’m midway through the Wilding book but until your video I found it hard to find pictures or videos that give an idea of the scale of the place. Thank you very much for posting
My pleasure - also have a look at my Knepp part 1 case study here - www.whatifyoujustleaveit.info/rewilding-pioneer/knepp-part-1 part 2 to follow in the new year
Listening to audiobook Wilding read by Isabella Tree is even better
This is also happening in New Zealand where conservationists have purchased swaths of land and let nature take it back. Surviving nature is way less stressful than surviving our urban hellscapes we have created.
Burrowers de-compact soils by digging den sites, tunnels, storage chambers, and add to soil nutrients through feces, feed on primary productions, and generally aid in soil fertility.
I think everyone knows (or should know) what happens to land in temperate zones if left undisturbed. This looks very like our local common did 30 years ago. It is now thick oak woodland. The linnets, kestrels, skylarks, meadow pipits redstarts and other heathland birds have mostly gone and been replaced by crows, jackdaws, woodpeckers and magpies. As the trees are mostly young oaks there is very little in the way of nesting sites for small birds.
Thanks for your comment. The presence of large grazers and browsers will stop it becoming closed canopy woodland, but there will be a mosaic of habitats including some thicker woodland and some consistently grazed pasture, but the scrub will dominate and persists as long as the cows, pigs, deer and horses are still there - all told it is a great result for biodiversity
@@whatifyoujustleaveit The grazing is certainly the key. The character of our local common began to change as soon as grazing animals were excluded. The problem, though, appears to be managing the animals.
@@bedaphoto5145 managing the animals is where the wolves, bears and Lynx come in
@@prisonmike1798 on a smaller scale, a 12 bore or a .308 is more appropriate
@FilthyDankWastemanFabuless look, this piece of land here is tiny, way too small to sustain wolves, or large cats or dogs. the largest predator we have in Great Britain is the fox. Overgrazing of deer is one of the biggest threats to habitat we currently face. Short of completely changing the landscape in order to introduce larger predators, for much of England we must control the population ourselves. There is no way more efficient and humane than to shoot them. I don't see what is inappropriate about hunting for conservation.
Cavity builders and nesters are creating niches which need cover, shelter, and secrecy to avoid predators,
I would like a voice over to explain things
Actually the black flies were on the long grass of a glade still drowsy, dewy, and chilled easy pickings for the Siala mexicana ! Western bluebirds due tend to feed on or around Mistletoe at times, maybe for Insect larva, etc.
Potahs is used by hummingbirds, insects, and other Species as a dietary additive, stomach aid, or others needs and I regularly see birds eating ash.
I have only just found out about knepp wildlife foundation,
And watched the videos
I myself come from a farming background,
Having being born on a farm in somerset, back in the 1940s
Farming then was a more natural way of managment
But over the years, has become more technology involved,
Such as the use of insecticides
, Which has interfered with the survival of our natural habitat
On visiting the farm i used t live
Sadly there are no longer hedges dividing the fields, taking away the habitat of species of birds.
And also a decline in badgers, fox and deer.and rabbits which some farmers consider them pests.
I cannot remember the last time i saw a hare
We need more farmers to follow this kind of managment
I,m pretty sure this would be a benifit to the planet over all.
Potash, is burnt Plant tissues, yet a great nutrient addition to Soils.
4:56 is that a stork I see on it's nest. I know they were reintroduced at Knepp a few years back
Ashes and fires do attract Insect and other users of the disturbance, or gap, fire size and severity matters, clearing meadows and glades favored Native berries, currents, seeds, and other foodstuffs which like open sunlight or on the edges of the Forest stands.
Timing of late Season fires or fall fires best be after falls rains and potential harvests of berries, nuts, acorns, cones, before Winter season. Did not wish to harm larger, maturing trees.
Quercus, acorn mast production, is a driver of the localized food chain for many of the localized Flora and Fauna, if not Stock, pigs, and or gallinaceous birds of native origins. Nesting substrate of Mature to aging trees form nesting and roostin substrate for many Species. Even the mistletoe is attractive to in North America Western bluebirds, as they feast on large black flies wet with morning dew.
You got Beavers here? If you don’t you should since they would be great for the Environment
They have had beavers, but sadly it didn't work out. Read about it here knepp.co.uk/new-blog/2021/1/20/a-sad-farewell-to-bramber-the-beaver
@@whatifyoujustleaveit that was sod. How come they don't just get some more beavers? It's so frustrating in the UK.. everything is regulation and people moaning and opposing everything that they know nothing about. Just get a few beavers, keep them in an enclosure till they are settled and made a dam, then let them out. So what is they swim up the river or not?
@@jase123111 Oh if only it were so easy! Yes, regulation is everywhere - sometimes for good reason, sometimes not. Hopefully in the net year or so it will get easier to do this.
A few Key acorn pests may have been avoided by acorns not being utilized and high use of healthy acorn production, add potential germination or sprouts on Site or burned area needed.
don't get why they can re-introduce beaver and white storks but not Wild Boar !!! Strange !!!
I spent years tramping and camping the Downs , with our default camp being in North Stoke , just behind Arundel castle . It was an old boy scouts haunt with cleared areas off the track and paths going everywhere , and it's a nature reserve .
There was a water source on the bank of the Arun that was uncovered at low tide that was not chalky and beautifully fresh . One of the guys who lived there permanently told me it came from Germany . They did a dye test in some German river that went underground and less water appeared when it resurfaced , and the orange dye came out in SE England .
A magical place , so many great or otherwise memories .
I still haven't ditched or passed on my camping gear , still have thoughts of going back once or twice is the reason .
Investigate Historical use of fire to control Succession of plant Species. What Species, reasoning, scale of prescribed burning. Grasslands were sometimes burnt after summer growth, natural harvests, bulb picking, or natural primary vegetative growth to reduce rank vegetation, clear seedlings or sometimes prep planting areas.
Big Cat Country ! 4sure !
Stunning your blessed ❤
was it an abandoned farmland?
They chose to stop traditional farming 20 years ago. See www.whatifyoujustleaveit.info/rewilding-pioneer/knepp-part-1 for more of the story and read Isabella's book Wilding for the full story. Thanks for the comment
all thats missing is a snow lion and two cave men.
You can hire a lovely tree house to spend a weekend in this beautiful place... that we should have to pay dearly for something that should be open to all!
On the other hand, we are so many that if we all went there the place would get trampled and destroyed, cigarette buts and empty cans of bear everywhere, alas!
So here we are, back to square one, only a few have access to the good things in life
It's not easy. Before they did this, no-one had access to this land at all, so it is a gain for us, but yes, not cheap to sta
Brown, black, sun, spectacled, sun or polar?
Map Migration Routes, Ridgelines, and macro and micro-Site your larger Study are of reference to ground truth potentials
It would benefit from some wild boar
@FilthyDankWastemanFabuless they could always be hunted and the meat sold to help fund the place
Where are all the animals. The place seemed devoid of life other than bird calls. Where are the wild cattle, wild pigs and wild ponies?
Just because you can't see them does not mean they are not there.
Wildlife is not expected to put in an appearance just for the sake of us humans!!