Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026
BNG Implementation
Knepp becomes a key player in the UK's mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain market for developers.
Stork Milestone
White storks successfully hatch chicks at Knepp, marking a historic return for the species in Britain.
Wilding Publication
Isabella Tree publishes 'Wilding,' bringing international attention to the Knepp project and the rewilding movement.
Full Scale Rewilding
The entire 3,500-acre estate is dedicated to the rewilding project, removing internal fences to allow free-roaming herbivores.
The Shift Begins
Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree cease intensive farming and receive a Countryside Stewardship grant for the first 350 acres.
The Knepp Estate in West Sussex has transitioned from a struggling intensive farm into a global benchmark for rewilding and biodiversity restoration. By replacing traditional agriculture with natural grazing processes, the 3,500-acre site has seen the return of rare species and established a new economic model for sustainable land management.
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