Dr. Hannah V. Herrero

I selected "Wilder: How rewilding is transforming conservation and changing the world" by Millie Kerr to mark my tenure and promotion because it beautifully captures the transformative potential of rewilding as a global conservation strategy - an approach that aligns deeply with my research, teaching, and service. My scholarship focuses on human-environment interactions, particularly through remote sensing and land change science, with a regional emphasis on southern Africa. I was honored to contribute to the understanding of ecosystem dynamics and vegetation change in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique - one of the world's most ambitious rewilding projects. My work is referenced in Chapter 1, "A Park for the People," highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of conservation and the importance of integrating ecological restoration with community engagement. Wilder not only showcases the science and innovation behind rewilding, but also offers a message of hope and collaboration that reflects the values I bring to both my scholarship and my classroom.