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Wild boar in forest — © Andy Rouse / 2020Vision / scotlandbigpicture.com

Rewilding Britain condemns illegal abandonment of wild boar

The return of wild boar must be done legally, with robust ecological planning and community involvement.

Aerial view of a rewiggled river at Swindale Beck — © Map data 2019 Google

Why it matters that England has a Land Use Framework

England’s long-promised Land Use Framework is a golden opportunity for joined-up thinking on our future, including rewilding. Will the UK Government seize it?

Tauros in woodland, the Netherlands. — © Twan Teunissen / ARK Nature

It’s time for tauros

We’re supporting a new project to explore introducing tauros to Scotland, restoring an important ecological role that’s been lost for centuries in Britain.

Eleven new projects backed by Innovation Fund

We’re backing 11 new projects that are pushing the boundaries on rewilding across Britain, from species reintroductions to connecting young people with nature.

Eurasian Lynx in Finland — © Dominik Ehrhardt / Shutterstock

Our view on the illegal abandonment of lynx

Lynx are magnificent, charismatic and naturally shy animals who play a vital role in maintaining healthy living systems. We condemn their illegal abandonment.

Network Gathering visit to Hepple Wilds — © James Street

Rewilding Network reaches 1,000 members

As the Rewilding Network reaches 1,000 members, Rewilding Manager Sara King celebrates a real turning point for rewilding in Britain.

White tailed sea eagle — © Binson/Shutterstock

2024 Rewilding Wins

As we wrap up 2024 we reflect back on a year of growth in rewilding, from the Rewilding Network reaching 1,000 members to the story of Knepp gracing cinemas.

Group of volunteers en route to Cam Dhoire to collect birch seeds for Arkaig Community Forest, Glen Mallie, Lochabe — © Mark Hamblin / scotlandbigpicture.com

Reclaiming the right to rewild

Scotland Advocacy Coordinator Charlotte Maddix unpacks our new briefing paper on the relationship between land reform and rewilding in Scotland.

Rewilding Britain stand at the Labour conference 2024 — © Rewilding Britain

Moving the political dial on rewilding

As our petition surpasses 18,700 signatures we celebrate the political traction we’ve made since launching the Rewilding Manifesto, thanks to your help.

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