Derek Gow is one of the UK’s most ardent and proactive reintroduction specialists. The Guardian calls him ‘the guerrilla rewilder’. Join his impassioned conversation with Isabella Tree as they discuss the possibilities of restoring bison to Britain, and how these ‘creators of disturbance’ might impact landscapes, people and their dogs. Knepp is still hoping to have bison one day – but what will it take to get them here?Isabella Tree is co-owner of Knepp and the award-winning author of ‘Wilding’, which was made into a major film in 2024. The award-winning film ‘Derek vs Derek’, featuring Derek Gow locking antlers with his farming neighbour Derek Banbury, is released in UK cinemas this month. Send us a message or leave a commentFind out more about Knepp on our website and why not follow us on Instagram?

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