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ArticleAmbio2026

Rewilding relationships: Principles for forging relationships in social-ecological systems.

Kristy M Ferraro, Toryn Whitehead

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Article in Ambio, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Kristy M FerraroBiology Department, Memorial University, 45 Arctic Ave, St. John's, NL, Canada. Kristy.m.ferraro@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0884-7826
Toryn WhiteheadDepartment of Geography, King's College London, 40 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG, UK. toryn.whitehead@kcl.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-3177-308X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rewilding deliberately forges new relationships within complex socio-ecological systems. Yet, many rewilding initiatives proceed without fully considering the multitude of relationships at play. In this paper, we advance a framework that reimagines rewilding as a relationship-centered process, emphasizing that success depends on fostering connections from individual to collective levels for humans and non-humans alike. To illustrate this, we focus on species (re)introductions, identifying the various collective and individual relationships that shape rewilding outcomes. We then propose five principles for effectively forging these relationships: (1) reconsider values and perceptions of nature; (2) embrace a collective and individual-oriented approach; (3) place local communities at the heart of rewilding initiatives; (4) cautiously revive lost relationships; and (5) strengthen the connection between science and policy. Our framework demonstrates that identifying and fostering these relationships is not just essential but transformative, paving the way for rewilding practitioners to create ethical, interconnected, and resilient socio-ecological systems.

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Conservation of Natural ResourcesEcosystemIntroduced SpeciesAnimalsHumansEnvironmental ethicsHuman-nature relationshipsRestorationRewildingSocio-ecological systemsSpecies reintroductions

Identifiers

PMID40900424
PMCPMC12779874

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