Wilding is supporting wildlife to thrive beyond human management. Various techniques have been used, such as coppicing and afforestation, but the use of keystone species has recently proven to be even more successful. The challenge, however, lies in incorporating animals into management, which requires large infrastructures. While fencing is a solution, it can be costly, often hinders animal movement, and harms wildlife with electrified fences.

This project aims to restore ecosystems through the use of keystone species and proposes the use of simulation technologies to address the infrastructure problem. In particular the Nofence System, a GPS-controlled virtual fence that replaces electrified fences, is being simulated within 3D modelling programmes in rewilding projects.

The research is being conducted at The Blean National Nature Reserve, a park specialising in bird watching. The project's goal is to explore the possibility of wilding within the reserve, with a specific focus on restoring the lowland heathlands, a valuable ecosystem for various species of birds, insects, and reptiles that have been depleted in the UK by 80% since the 19th century due to logging for timber.