Aerial view of Dittiscombe Estate in 2007

Rewilding – Could Messy Gardening Save the Planet?

Now referred to as Rewilding, can we help the planet by doing virtually nothing in our own back gardens? At Dittiscombe Estate we've been rewilding a previously farmed valley for over 20 years. Find out if the proof is in the oak tree!
Meet the Pigs event with Devon Rewilding Network

Pigs rooting for nature at Dittiscombe Estate

The story of two pigs, Foxy and Hughie, rooting for nature at the Dittiscombe Rewilding Project in South Devon. They've helped to kick-start further rewilding within the valley to create a more dynamic environment for biodiversity.
Beaver Dam Project at Dittiscombe Estate

Embracing the Untamed: Rewilding at Dittiscombe Estate

On a recent Devon Rewilding Network event here at Dittiscombe, Molly Turner of Ambios together with Katrina Ross, captured the essence and importance of our 26 year old rewilding project. Read on to find out more.
Forest Bathing at Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages

Rewilding Reflections by Ruth Saunders

As the conversations around rewilding grow and widen, we can all revisit the lost skills of observation, patience and trust to help us understand, appreciate and re-engage with the natural world.
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