Knepp Wilding
@kneppwilding.bsky.social
Rewilding pioneers, working with nature for a sustainable future.
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We are devastated to confirm that bio-bead pollution has reached Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. We're working to assess the damage to the precious saltmarsh habitat and plan the clean-up.
Full statement here: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/bio-bead-pollution-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve
Full statement here: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/bio-bead-pollution-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We are devastated to confirm that bio-bead pollution has reached Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. We're working to assess the damage to the precious saltmarsh habitat and plan the clean-up.
Full statement here: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/bio-bead-pollution-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve
Full statement here: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/bio-bead-pollution-at-rye-harbour-nature-reserve
Tonight! Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps joins a cast of experts, hosted by @lsepress.bsky.social, to discuss saving Britain's wildlife. Join online or in person. 🦇🦗🦅
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social
www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social
www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Saving Britain's wildlife | Ethics of conservation
6.30pm Tues 11 Nov | Luke Hecht, Karen Kovaka, Matt Phelps | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE
www.lse.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Tonight! Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps joins a cast of experts, hosted by @lsepress.bsky.social, to discuss saving Britain's wildlife. Join online or in person. 🦇🦗🦅
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social
www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social
www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Isabella Tree's TED talk is out! 🗣️🍃
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Isabella Tree's TED talk is out! 🗣️🍃
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
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I'll be at @kneppwilding.bsky.social next week to talk about getting nature into cities, with the great Isabella Tree. Drinks & dinner included 🌳🏠
Some tickets still available, follow the link 🔗
knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
Some tickets still available, follow the link 🔗
knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I'll be at @kneppwilding.bsky.social next week to talk about getting nature into cities, with the great Isabella Tree. Drinks & dinner included 🌳🏠
Some tickets still available, follow the link 🔗
knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
Some tickets still available, follow the link 🔗
knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
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Site managers are often unsure how visitors perceive dead & decaying trees in the landscape.
📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@kneppwilding.bsky.social
Funded by Defra's #NatureforClimate
📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@kneppwilding.bsky.social
Funded by Defra's #NatureforClimate
Public feels positively about dead and decaying trees, finds new research - Forest Research
Three-quarters of visitors felt neutral, happy, or very happy about a visible dead or decaying tree.
forestresearch.gov.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Site managers are often unsure how visitors perceive dead & decaying trees in the landscape.
📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@kneppwilding.bsky.social
Funded by Defra's #NatureforClimate
📘 Full report: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/public-...
@nationaltrust.org.uk
@kneppwilding.bsky.social
Funded by Defra's #NatureforClimate
"Looking after nature is the biggest no-brainer for the economy the world has ever seen."
The words of @tonyjuniper.bsky.social
This legend of conservation is coming to Knepp for an author supper on Thursday 16 November. He'll be talking about his new book 'Just Earth'.
📽️ World Economic Forum
The words of @tonyjuniper.bsky.social
This legend of conservation is coming to Knepp for an author supper on Thursday 16 November. He'll be talking about his new book 'Just Earth'.
📽️ World Economic Forum
October 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"Looking after nature is the biggest no-brainer for the economy the world has ever seen."
The words of @tonyjuniper.bsky.social
This legend of conservation is coming to Knepp for an author supper on Thursday 16 November. He'll be talking about his new book 'Just Earth'.
📽️ World Economic Forum
The words of @tonyjuniper.bsky.social
This legend of conservation is coming to Knepp for an author supper on Thursday 16 November. He'll be talking about his new book 'Just Earth'.
📽️ World Economic Forum
Some words from Isabella Tree on the passing of Jane Goodall:
"What a tower of strength and inspiration Jane Goodall was (and a shining example of nominative determinism!). We’ll miss her compassionate voice and calm wisdom...
"What a tower of strength and inspiration Jane Goodall was (and a shining example of nominative determinism!). We’ll miss her compassionate voice and calm wisdom...
October 2, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Some words from Isabella Tree on the passing of Jane Goodall:
"What a tower of strength and inspiration Jane Goodall was (and a shining example of nominative determinism!). We’ll miss her compassionate voice and calm wisdom...
"What a tower of strength and inspiration Jane Goodall was (and a shining example of nominative determinism!). We’ll miss her compassionate voice and calm wisdom...
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What have #beavers ever done for us? Ecologist Matt Phelps at @kneppwilding.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
What have #beavers ever done for us? Ecologist Matt Phelps at @kneppwilding.bsky.social
A new episode of the Knepp Wildland Podcast just landed! 🪶📻
In 'Owl Quiet on the Nesting Front', Penny Green interviews Matt Phelps, Knepp’s lead ecologist.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: knepp.co.uk/wildland-pod...
🎥 by Charlie Burrell and Ryan Greaves. 📷by Charlie Burrell.
In 'Owl Quiet on the Nesting Front', Penny Green interviews Matt Phelps, Knepp’s lead ecologist.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: knepp.co.uk/wildland-pod...
🎥 by Charlie Burrell and Ryan Greaves. 📷by Charlie Burrell.
September 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A new episode of the Knepp Wildland Podcast just landed! 🪶📻
In 'Owl Quiet on the Nesting Front', Penny Green interviews Matt Phelps, Knepp’s lead ecologist.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: knepp.co.uk/wildland-pod...
🎥 by Charlie Burrell and Ryan Greaves. 📷by Charlie Burrell.
In 'Owl Quiet on the Nesting Front', Penny Green interviews Matt Phelps, Knepp’s lead ecologist.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: knepp.co.uk/wildland-pod...
🎥 by Charlie Burrell and Ryan Greaves. 📷by Charlie Burrell.
BREAKING GNAWS! 🚨
Earlier in the summer, we said that two beaver kits had been born at Knepp this year. We were wrong. We have three!
And we've named them Birch, Beech and Bay.
It's the most kits our original beaver pair have ever had in one year.
Earlier in the summer, we said that two beaver kits had been born at Knepp this year. We were wrong. We have three!
And we've named them Birch, Beech and Bay.
It's the most kits our original beaver pair have ever had in one year.
September 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
BREAKING GNAWS! 🚨
Earlier in the summer, we said that two beaver kits had been born at Knepp this year. We were wrong. We have three!
And we've named them Birch, Beech and Bay.
It's the most kits our original beaver pair have ever had in one year.
Earlier in the summer, we said that two beaver kits had been born at Knepp this year. We were wrong. We have three!
And we've named them Birch, Beech and Bay.
It's the most kits our original beaver pair have ever had in one year.
Have you heard the latest episode of our podcast, where Isabella Tree interviews Mick Crawley about the incredible summer it's been for ragwort?
It's much maligned, but actually it's a powerhouse for wildlife.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts - or here knepp.co.uk/2025/08/epis...
It's much maligned, but actually it's a powerhouse for wildlife.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts - or here knepp.co.uk/2025/08/epis...
September 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Have you heard the latest episode of our podcast, where Isabella Tree interviews Mick Crawley about the incredible summer it's been for ragwort?
It's much maligned, but actually it's a powerhouse for wildlife.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts - or here knepp.co.uk/2025/08/epis...
It's much maligned, but actually it's a powerhouse for wildlife.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts - or here knepp.co.uk/2025/08/epis...
Don't miss Isabella Tree, Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, Thomas Halliday and Minette Batters speaking at this Land and Soil event at the Royal Geographical Society
@rgsibg.bsky.social
Book your place here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5x15-green...
@rgsibg.bsky.social
Book your place here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5x15-green...
5x15 & Greenbank present The Earth Convention Live: Land and Soil
This session on Land and Soil features Isabella Tree and an esteemed line-up of environmental thinkers
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Don't miss Isabella Tree, Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, Thomas Halliday and Minette Batters speaking at this Land and Soil event at the Royal Geographical Society
@rgsibg.bsky.social
Book your place here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5x15-green...
@rgsibg.bsky.social
Book your place here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5x15-green...
What's On at Knepp this September? Plenty!
From author suppers, to delicious dinners and from a wedding venue open day to sumptuous garden produce and tours... September at Knepp is bursting with late summer goodness.
From author suppers, to delicious dinners and from a wedding venue open day to sumptuous garden produce and tours... September at Knepp is bursting with late summer goodness.
September 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
What's On at Knepp this September? Plenty!
From author suppers, to delicious dinners and from a wedding venue open day to sumptuous garden produce and tours... September at Knepp is bursting with late summer goodness.
From author suppers, to delicious dinners and from a wedding venue open day to sumptuous garden produce and tours... September at Knepp is bursting with late summer goodness.
What shall we name our two new beaver kits? Comment your suggestions below!
We're looking for 'B' names. Brooke and Banksy are the two adults. Buster and Booster were the 2023 kits. Bach and Bracken were last year’s kits.
📽️Two of the kits' older siblings earlier this month, aged one and two.
We're looking for 'B' names. Brooke and Banksy are the two adults. Buster and Booster were the 2023 kits. Bach and Bracken were last year’s kits.
📽️Two of the kits' older siblings earlier this month, aged one and two.
July 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
What shall we name our two new beaver kits? Comment your suggestions below!
We're looking for 'B' names. Brooke and Banksy are the two adults. Buster and Booster were the 2023 kits. Bach and Bracken were last year’s kits.
📽️Two of the kits' older siblings earlier this month, aged one and two.
We're looking for 'B' names. Brooke and Banksy are the two adults. Buster and Booster were the 2023 kits. Bach and Bracken were last year’s kits.
📽️Two of the kits' older siblings earlier this month, aged one and two.
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We're generationally behind 🦫
Over 103 years ago, at dawn on 6 July 1922, two Eurasian beavers slipped into Sweden’s River Bjurälven and quietly launched one of Europe’s first beaver restoration projects.
Over 103 years ago, at dawn on 6 July 1922, two Eurasian beavers slipped into Sweden’s River Bjurälven and quietly launched one of Europe’s first beaver restoration projects.
July 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We're generationally behind 🦫
Over 103 years ago, at dawn on 6 July 1922, two Eurasian beavers slipped into Sweden’s River Bjurälven and quietly launched one of Europe’s first beaver restoration projects.
Over 103 years ago, at dawn on 6 July 1922, two Eurasian beavers slipped into Sweden’s River Bjurälven and quietly launched one of Europe’s first beaver restoration projects.
Introducing the two newest members of the Knepp team! 🦫🦫
Two beaver kits have been born this summer. Here they are playing together outside of their lodge. Their small size and extra buoyancy confirms they are new! We think they're 6 - 8 weeks old.
📹Ryan Greaves @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Two beaver kits have been born this summer. Here they are playing together outside of their lodge. Their small size and extra buoyancy confirms they are new! We think they're 6 - 8 weeks old.
📹Ryan Greaves @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Introducing the two newest members of the Knepp team! 🦫🦫
Two beaver kits have been born this summer. Here they are playing together outside of their lodge. Their small size and extra buoyancy confirms they are new! We think they're 6 - 8 weeks old.
📹Ryan Greaves @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Two beaver kits have been born this summer. Here they are playing together outside of their lodge. Their small size and extra buoyancy confirms they are new! We think they're 6 - 8 weeks old.
📹Ryan Greaves @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
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We are so pleased to announce that with a total of 45 chicks ringed this year @kneppwilding.bsky.social, most have taken their first flights!
Here is the moment the first live cam chick fledged!
Now, this year's chicks are honing their flying skills and preparing to migrate soon.
Here is the moment the first live cam chick fledged!
Now, this year's chicks are honing their flying skills and preparing to migrate soon.
July 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are so pleased to announce that with a total of 45 chicks ringed this year @kneppwilding.bsky.social, most have taken their first flights!
Here is the moment the first live cam chick fledged!
Now, this year's chicks are honing their flying skills and preparing to migrate soon.
Here is the moment the first live cam chick fledged!
Now, this year's chicks are honing their flying skills and preparing to migrate soon.
Are there new beaver kits in the lodge? We still don’t know for sure, but there are signs… 🦫
A few months ago, the beavers felled a willow. Now, they’re harvesting its new growth. They've done this previously when the older female has been in the lodge nursing kits.
📷 @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
A few months ago, the beavers felled a willow. Now, they’re harvesting its new growth. They've done this previously when the older female has been in the lodge nursing kits.
📷 @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Are there new beaver kits in the lodge? We still don’t know for sure, but there are signs… 🦫
A few months ago, the beavers felled a willow. Now, they’re harvesting its new growth. They've done this previously when the older female has been in the lodge nursing kits.
📷 @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
A few months ago, the beavers felled a willow. Now, they’re harvesting its new growth. They've done this previously when the older female has been in the lodge nursing kits.
📷 @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
💜SOME GOOD NEWS! 💜 It's officially a record year for purple emperor butterflies. Knepp butterfly expert and safari guide Neil Hulme spoke to the Guardian about the incredible year they're having at Knepp, and elsewhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rare butterfly hits purple patch at Sussex rewilding project
Ecologists say 283 purple emperor recordings on one day at Knepp signal higher numbers nationwide
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
💜SOME GOOD NEWS! 💜 It's officially a record year for purple emperor butterflies. Knepp butterfly expert and safari guide Neil Hulme spoke to the Guardian about the incredible year they're having at Knepp, and elsewhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The Cuckmere Wildlife Festival (www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com) is soon! How about a repost? @kneppwilding.bsky.social @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @jimspim.bsky.social @drmjwarren.bsky.social @tweetisaurus.bsky.social
Cuckmere Wildlife Festival
www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Cuckmere Wildlife Festival (www.cuckmerewildlifefestival.com) is soon! How about a repost? @kneppwilding.bsky.social @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @jimspim.bsky.social @drmjwarren.bsky.social @tweetisaurus.bsky.social
It's the plant people love to hate... and it's going to be everywhere this summer.
But ragwort is actually a wildlife powerhouse. Read the blog my Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps: https://knepp.co.uk/2025/06/a-big-year-for-ragwort-the-plant-we-love-to-hate/
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social
But ragwort is actually a wildlife powerhouse. Read the blog my Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps: https://knepp.co.uk/2025/06/a-big-year-for-ragwort-the-plant-we-love-to-hate/
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
It's the plant people love to hate... and it's going to be everywhere this summer.
But ragwort is actually a wildlife powerhouse. Read the blog my Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps: https://knepp.co.uk/2025/06/a-big-year-for-ragwort-the-plant-we-love-to-hate/
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social
But ragwort is actually a wildlife powerhouse. Read the blog my Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps: https://knepp.co.uk/2025/06/a-big-year-for-ragwort-the-plant-we-love-to-hate/
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social
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The live cam chicks at @kneppwilding.bsky.social are getting ready to fledge– flapping, stretching, and testing their wings!
The oldest is 60 days old, so fledging could happen any moment now.
Their first flight is always a thrill so tune in live on YouTube and don't miss it! 🎥
The oldest is 60 days old, so fledging could happen any moment now.
Their first flight is always a thrill so tune in live on YouTube and don't miss it! 🎥
June 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The live cam chicks at @kneppwilding.bsky.social are getting ready to fledge– flapping, stretching, and testing their wings!
The oldest is 60 days old, so fledging could happen any moment now.
Their first flight is always a thrill so tune in live on YouTube and don't miss it! 🎥
The oldest is 60 days old, so fledging could happen any moment now.
Their first flight is always a thrill so tune in live on YouTube and don't miss it! 🎥
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Small skipper, Banded demoiselle, Broad bodied chaser and a Scarce chaser all at Knepp today @kneppwilding.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Small skipper, Banded demoiselle, Broad bodied chaser and a Scarce chaser all at Knepp today @kneppwilding.bsky.social
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On Saturday we're joined by these speakers, high above the famous white cliffs: @katebradbury.bsky.social, @davegoulson.bsky.social, @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social, @drmjwarren.bsky.social and Isabella Tree, author of Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social. WHAT a line-up.
Cuckmere Wildlife Festival
An amazing book festival featuring experts speaking about wildlife, conservation and the environment, and the creation of Cuckmere.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
On Saturday we're joined by these speakers, high above the famous white cliffs: @katebradbury.bsky.social, @davegoulson.bsky.social, @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social, @drmjwarren.bsky.social and Isabella Tree, author of Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social. WHAT a line-up.
Very excited to be welcoming @adamweymouth.bsky.social to Knepp on 19 June for one of our famous author suppers.
His new book, Lone Wolf, is currently BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. It charts his journey across Europe in the footsteps of a pioneering wolf.
Come along: knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
His new book, Lone Wolf, is currently BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. It charts his journey across Europe in the footsteps of a pioneering wolf.
Come along: knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
June 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Very excited to be welcoming @adamweymouth.bsky.social to Knepp on 19 June for one of our famous author suppers.
His new book, Lone Wolf, is currently BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. It charts his journey across Europe in the footsteps of a pioneering wolf.
Come along: knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
His new book, Lone Wolf, is currently BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. It charts his journey across Europe in the footsteps of a pioneering wolf.
Come along: knepp.co.uk/view/events/...