Rewilding in Action: A Tour of Heal Somerset with Heal Co-Founder Jan Stannard

Come along and learn more about nature-led recovery at Heal’s first rewilding site, Heal Somerset.
Heal Somerset began its recovery from its ecologically depleted state at the beginning of 2023 and nature here is already beginning to bounce back. This tour is a unique opportunity to spend time with Heal’s co-founder and acting CEO, Jan Stannard, who will take you around part of our beautiful site on mown paths.

You will learn more around the wider context of rewilding, including the reasons we need it and the benefits it brings to nature, the climate and to our own wellbeing. Jan will talk about the rewilding principles that Heal follows and give you an insight into some of our plans for the land, particularly the interventions we’re considering and our plans for future livestock introductions. The group will also hear about some of the changes we have seen on the site already, including the very welcome appearance of wild-living beavers.

You will also hopefully experience some of the varied wildlife we have on site, but even if the creatures are elusive on the day, we know you will still find the site a beautiful, peaceful and restorative place to be.

Your tour will finish with refreshments in our 17th century farmhouse where conversations about rewilding and Heal can continue.