I don't disagree but if the choice is between edge forest and species support for species in edge forests, or carparks and species support for carpark friendly species, I would prefer to have edge forest species.

This is not re-wilding. We aren't trying to get urban badgers and lions.

So, in summary I think your critique is true but misplaced. Consider the viable alternatives, not the pipe dream.

When we de-populate on the next virus, we can re-forest for bears.