Knepp Wildland, Nature reserve in West Sussex, England
Knepp Wildland is a nature reserve in West Sussex, England, where large grazing animals such as cattle, horses, pigs, and deer move freely across fields and through open woodland. The landscape shifts between grassland, patches of scrub, and shallow ponds that change with the seasons and animal movement.
In 2001, the Burrell family stopped intensive farming and began allowing the land to recover on its own, restoring natural habitats. White storks returned after six centuries and bred successfully on the estate.
The name comes from the old estate held by the Burrell family, who farmed the land for over two centuries. Today, walkers see herds of semi-wild animals moving through the landscape without fences or fixed shelters, while birds nest in the open pastures.
Several marked footpaths cross the reserve and offer different lengths for short or longer walks. The paths lead through open terrain where animals can be seen from a distance without disturbing them.
Five raised platforms provide viewpoints for observing wildlife without disturbing the herds. The return of white storks marks the first successful breeding of this species in England since the Middle Ages.
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