Ian Convery

Ian Convery is a Professor at the University of Cumbria, specializing in rewilding, conservation biology, and socio-ecological systems. His research integrates ecological restoration with human communities, focusing on species reintroduction, ecosystem services, and landscape management. He co-leads projects like the Kielder Wildwood initiative and IUCN rewilding guidelines, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and policy applications.

Research Interests: Convery explores the intersection of biodiversity conservation and human well-being, including:

• Rewilding theory and practice
• Human-wildlife coexistence
• Ecosystem service valuation
• Community-led conservation

His publications emphasize multidisciplinary approaches to conservation, blending ecological science with social psychology and policy analysis. Recent work addresses rewilding's role in climate resilience and ethical wildlife management.