Rewilding in the Cotswolds

In the rolling countryside of Long Compton in England's Cotswolds, Rewild Landscape is advancing an ongoing rewilding initiative that extends the studio's ecological design philosophy across the Atlantic. The project demonstrates how naturalistic planting and native plant communities can be adapted to the temperate climate and landscape character of the English countryside, fostering biodiversity and long-term ecological resilience in a region shaped by centuries of agricultural tradition. Working within the constraints and opportunities of the Cotswolds' distinctive geology and existing vegetation patterns, the work reflects Rewild's commitment to understanding site ecology as the foundation for meaningful design intervention. This international project underscores the studio's belief that rewilding transcends geography, requiring careful observation of local species, soil conditions, and ecological relationships to create self-sustaining landscapes that benefit both human stewardship and the natural systems they support.