Rewilding Idaho

MISSION

Rewilding Idaho seeks to actively foster and restore the functionality of ecological processes and systems on the landscape in the Yellowstone to Central Idaho region, including the restoration of animals such as bison, carnivores, and horses that co-evolved there.

Rewilding Idaho is an Idaho-based non-profit association
sponsored by Rewilding America Now.

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OBJECTIVES

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Reconnect the functionality of the Wildlife Corridor between the Yellowstone Ecosystem and Central Idaho and foster carbon capture

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Restore the functionality of the now diminished biotic community in the region by replacing non-native herbivores with those that evolved with the native flora of the region

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Foster a local economically stable enterprise

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Promote ecological functionality in a science-based atmosphere that is equitable and just and recognizes the contributions and rights of the First Peoples of the region

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Benefits of Rewilding

Rewilding involves restoring and reintroducing natural ecosystems and their species to their original state. Some of the key benefits of rewilding are:

BIODIVERSITY

CONSERVATION

Rewilding helps restore and protect natural habitats, allowing species to thrive and promoting biodiversity. By reintroducing keystone species and reconnecting fragmented habitats, it contributes to the preservation of ecosystems and their resilience.

ECOLOGICAL BALANCE

Rewilding aids in restoring natural ecological processes such as predator-prey interactions. This helps maintain a balanced and functioning ecosystem, which in turn can lead to improved ecosystem services, such as improved water quality and soil quality.

HABITAT RESTORATION

Rewilding aims to restore and expand habitats which are crucial for numerous species.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND CLIMATE REGULATION

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Rewilding initiatives can help sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

TOURISM AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Rewilded areas often become attractive tourism destinations, drawing visitors interested in experiencing the beauty and biodiversity of restored natural landscapes. This can lead to economic benefits for local communities through tourism revenue and job creation.

CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES

Rewilding helps reconnect people with nature and reestablish cultural and spiritual connections to the natural world. It provides opportunities for indigenous communities to engage in traditional practices and reconnect with land and wildlife.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Reintroducing native species and restoring ecosystems provides opportunities for scientific research and education. It allows for the study of ecosystem dynamics, species interactions, and the benefits of ecosystem restoration.

Rewilding offers a holistic approach to conservation that can generate numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits in the long run.

Rewilding Birch Creek

Birch Creek Valley is the keystone to connecting Yellowstone National Park to the Frank Church Wilderness Area – the two largest nature reserves in the U.S. – to expand wildlife migration across the central Rockies and into Canada’s Yukon Territory in support of the Y2Y initiative.

Ensuring local people and communities benefit economically and culturally from
the recovery of local wild nature is a pillar of Rewilding Idaho. Such efforts will include developing and celebrating sustainable tourism. Rewilding Idaho partners with local operators and help local entrepreneurs develop and offer nature-based activities, and increasing the national and international visibility of the landscape by enhancing its wild nature.

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