Not all is lost in conservation – degraded ecosystems and locally extinct species can be restored. We study the ecological and social dimensions of restoration, reintroduction, and reinforcement of species to inform appropriate strategies for conservation recovery.

Relevant programmes

Animal Welfare in Conservation

Animal welfare, animal rights, and animal conservation are each centred around concern for animals.

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Botswana Coexistence Programme

Tackling the underlying causes and providing community-led solutions is the key to promoting human-predator coexistence in the rural farming areas of northern Botswana.

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Carnivore population monitoring in Botswana and Zimbabwe

Establishing baseline population densities of large carnivores and monitoring this over time for insights into population trends and to identify threats.

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Ecology and Conservation of European Hedgehogs

Exploring challenging issues in wildlife conservation equity and effectiveness, compiling evidence to inform policy.

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Lion Landscapes

Integrating local knowledge with world class-science to achieve large carnivore conservation in Kenya, Tanzania & Zambia.

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Mink: Research, Management, and Restoration

Researching and informing the management of European mink and invasive American mink across Europe.

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Southeast Asian Felids

Long-term research into the ecology, behaviour and habitat of southeast Asian felids to inform site-based conservation efforts.

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Relevant projects

Clouded leopard reintroduction project

Evaluating prey abundance and dispersal behaviour to assess the biological feasibility of bringing back clouded leopards.
MorphoCam

Developing AI technology to estimate animal population density and gather data from camera trap images
Multi-species connectivity modelling across the Kavango-Zambezi landscape

Fusing cutting-edge behavioural science with conservation expertise to influence human behaviours negatively impacting biodiversity.
Regenerative farming and biodiversity

Exploring the impacts of a regenerative farming system on butterfly communities
The Lion Lifelines Project

Developing the first landscape ecological modelled assessment of jaguar population connectivity across the species’ entire range.
Value of trees outside woods for farmland biodiversity

Quantifying the value of trees outside woods for wildlife and understanding their management challenges
Bridging science and policy for land-use planning in Bhutan

By examining environmental and human dimensions, this work aims to provide a strong scientific foundation to underpin the development of policy.
WildCRU