The Knepp Estate is very much at the forefront of the rewilding movement, a 3,500-acre site that has been returned to nature through the actions of free roaming herbivores and the restoration of natural processes.

Knepp is now a biodiversity hotspot, home to many rare species such as turtle doves, nightingales and purple emperor butterflies. Working with staff from the Knepp Wildland Foundation you will learn about Knepp’s amazing ecology and biodiversity, and the principles of rewilding that has shaped this landscape, there will be an online information meeting before the residential and activities may include a safari walk to explore the wildland, bird, reptile and mammal surveys, white stork feeding and pen management, practical land management with the ranger, growers and landscape teams, a chance to observe the beavers in their pen and learn about their re-introduction. bat and moth surveys with UV and thermal imagery, early morning walks to experience the dawn chorus and plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Also includes all accommodation and food and activities at Knepp including evening activities and a written assessor report for your award or for college and university.