Defra non-exec director Ben Goldsmith calls for reframing of rewilding debate

Defra non-executive director Ben Goldsmith has called for ‘rewilding’ to be renamed ‘wilder farming’ in order to reassure farmers they are central to the movement.

Abi Kay
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Defra non-exec director Ben Goldsmith calls for reframing of rewilding debate
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Defra non-executive director Ben Goldsmith has called for ‘rewilding' to be renamed ‘wilder farming' in order to reassure farmers they are central to the movement. Mr Goldsmith said the media had pushed...

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