Rewilding Project at Alistree Park

What is the primary goal of the Alistree Park rewilding project?

• To build a new urban development

• To reconnect local communities with nature

• To establish a commercial wildlife park

• To create a new golf course

What challenge does the previous intensive management of the land pose to the rewilding project?

• It prevents any wildlife from returning

• It affects how the land responds to natural recovery

• It requires constant human intervention

• It makes the land unsuitable for any vegetation

How did local naturalists contribute to the rewilding project?

• By building new infrastructure

• By advising to leave certain areas untouched

• By organizing community events

• By planting new trees

What percentage of people supported the rewilding of the golf course area according to surveys?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is a key focus of rewilding in an urban context at Alistree Park?

• Building new roads

• Reintroducing large predators

• Restoring natural processes

• Creating artificial lakes

What is one of the strategies used to manage water in the rewilding project?

• Installing new drainage systems

• Blocking old land drains

• Diverting rivers

• Building dams

What is the expected outcome of creating ephemeral pools in the park?

• To reduce park maintenance costs

• To increase water sports activities

• To support diverse wildlife

• To attract tourists

What is the initial focus for species reintroduction at Alistree Park?

• Large mammals like deer

• Predators like wolves

• Small invertebrates like dung beetles

• Exotic birds

What is the long-term vision for the Alistree Park rewilding project?

• To develop into a new residential area

• To become a commercial wildlife park

• To serve as an exemplar of urban rewilding

• To replace all urban areas with forests

How does the project aim to rebuild the ecosystem at Alistree Park?

• By planting only non-native species

• By removing all existing vegetation

• By starting with foundational species

• By introducing top predators first