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eatreadgamerepeat's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
This was interesting overall, but a bit mis marketed - I expected a book on the process of rewilding and the unexpected benefits they found from doing this. What I got is a book that contained that but basically just said "here is all the already established scientific evidence that supports what we see in the estate". I think overall I would've enjoyed this more if I was from the UK or specifically the area where the estate is. I would really recommend this if you're interested in a deep dive on the concept of rewilding and has a lot of information (both historically and contemporary) on what "wild" nature would look like in the UK & Europe.
There were a few things that bothered me, like the author contradicts herself at a few points and seems really harsh on others for certain statements but then herself makes that same statement/conclusion at a later point in the book. Also, just because I'm Dutch, the Oostvaardersplassen weren't as controversial as she seems to think they were, or at least not for the reasons she indicates. Like maybe it passed me by but I even asked my parents and the only thing they could come up with was the hunting controversy but she doesn't touch on that.
There were a few things that bothered me, like the author contradicts herself at a few points and seems really harsh on others for certain statements but then herself makes that same statement/conclusion at a later point in the book. Also, just because I'm Dutch, the Oostvaardersplassen weren't as controversial as she seems to think they were, or at least not for the reasons she indicates. Like maybe it passed me by but I even asked my parents and the only thing they could come up with was the hunting controversy but she doesn't touch on that.
eleana's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
This was absolutely lovely, no notes, I need to visit Knepp. Highly recommend to anyone interested in nature, gardening or just some west sussex history
katzielonko's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
northernfleabag's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
laedyred's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.5
I enjoyed this, and it really got me thinking about nature in a different context. For that, I appreciate it. The subject material itself is captivating and lovely to hear about each success. However, I think this book would be better received by someone who is from or lives in the UK. I appreciated that Tree gives context to their actions at Knepp, but some details of the bureaucracy not directly related bogged down the writing a bit. Overall, I would recommend the title.