Rewilding Project at Alistree Park

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

• To create a new golf course

• To reconnect local communities with nature

• To develop a new residential area

• To build a shopping mall

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 have local naturalists contributed to the rewilding project?

• By organizing community events

• By building new structures

• By advising to leave certain areas untouched

• By planting new trees

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

• 60%

• 50%

• 90%

• 80%

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

• Reintroducing large predators

• Building new roads

• Creating artificial lakes

• Restoring natural processes

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

• Building dams

• Blocking old land drains

• Installing new drainage systems

• Diverting rivers

What is the significance of hydrology in the rewilding project?

• It prevents flooding in urban areas

• It helps in building new structures

• It is crucial for creating diverse habitats

• It is used to irrigate crops

What is the approach to species reintroduction in the Alistree Park project?

• Introducing large mammals first

• Focusing on aquatic species

• Releasing exotic animals

• Starting with small invertebrates

What is the expected outcome of the rewilding project for the local community?

• Enhanced biodiversity and community enjoyment

• A new commercial center

• Increased urban development

• A decrease in local wildlife

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

• To replace the park with a new golf course

• To become a model for urban rewilding

• To create a theme park

• To develop a new industrial area