The Urgency of Rewilding Efforts

Christine McDivitt Tompkins emphasizes the critical need for rewilding ecosystems as a response to the alarming decline of wildlife across the globe. She reflects on her journey from being the CEO of Patagonia to committing her life to land restoration in South America alongside her late husband. They acquired over two million acres of land in Chile and Argentina, with efforts focused on both protecting existing habitats and restoring degraded landscapes impacted by livestock overgrazing and deforestation. Tompkins asserts that rewilding not only aids in recovering ecosystems but also enhances our connection to nature, motivating broader conservation efforts.