REWILDING RURAL FUTURES
This project reimagines the role of rural communities as custodians of biodiversity and innovators in regenerative living. This project explores how rural economies can evolve into hubs for biodiversity regeneration, offering scalable models for eco-conscious growth and resilience.
Drawing inspiration from Scotland's Highlands, Wales' coastal zones, and England's heartlands, we aim to embed biodiversity into rural economies through design, participatory methods, and speculative thinking.
Core Themes
Regenerative Rural Economies: Supporting eco-tourism, sustainable crafts, and regenerative agriculture as pathways for biodiversity recovery.
Intergenerational Innovation: Engaging all age groups to build a shared vision for ecological futures.
Urban-Rural Synergies: Creating resilient supply chains that connect rural and urban communities.
Objectives
Foster eco-conscious mindsets through participatory design.
Develop future scenarios demonstrating biodiversity as an economic driver.
Craft tailored, place-based solutions for diverse rural landscapes.
Deliver actionable insights to inform rural development policies and biodiversity strategies.
Impact & Vision
Rewilding Rural Futures positions biodiversity as a driver for economic growth, community resilience, and cultural renewal. By fostering rural leadership, this project paves the way for a wilder, healthier UK while inspiring global change.
Methodology
Our approach blends speculative design and hands-on community engagement:
Speculative Futures & Feeldwork©: Imagining wilder, biodiverse landscapes through immersive worldbuilding.
Pilot Interventions: Testing regenerative agriculture, coastal restoration, and circular economies in real-world scenarios.
Tangible Outcomes: Data and insights will shape toolkits and policies for long-term biodiversity integration.
Join Us in Rewilding Rural Futures
Be part of a movement that transforms biodiversity from a conservation goal into the cornerstone of thriving rural economies.