Wild experiments at the Oostvaardersplassen: rethinking environmentalism in the Anthropocene

• DOI: 10.1111/tran.12030
• Publication Date: 2013-10-08T15:11:43Z
• Authors: Jamie Lorimer; Clemens Driessen
• Keywords: Anthropocene; Environmentalism; Surprise

This paper draws together recent literatures on the geography of experiments and potential experimental modes conducting science politics. It examines their implications for environmentalism in Anthropocene. We differentiate between two different conceptions an experiment, contrasting singular, modern scientific understanding experiment with appeals deliberative public experiments. Developing concept wild we identify three axes critical enquiry. These relate to status nonhuman world as found or made, importance afforded order surprise conduct any degree means by which publics are included decisionmaking. then illustrate this framework through a case study investigation nature conservation, critically examining efforts rewild de‐domesticate polder landscape its inhabitants at Oostvaardersplassen Netherlands. is flagship example wider enthusiasm rewilding conservation. In conclusion reflect significance these rethinking