Sir Humphry Wakefield
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Sir Humphry Wakefield

Wilderness Pioneer & Heritage Rewilder

Chillingham Estate

Sir Humphry Wakefield, custodian of Chillingham Castle and its iconic wild cattle, has long championed conservation and rewilding. He co-founded the Wilderness Foundation with Laurens van der Post and Dr. Ian Player, later leading land restoration initiatives in North Africa. A trustee of the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association and director of the Tree of Life Foundation, he integrates heritage, forestry, and philanthropy with global conservation leadership, reflecting a lifelong commitment to restoring wild nature and ecological resilience.

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