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Coast howard wood — © Howard Wood / COAST

25-year environment plan – is this a turning point for rewilding?

Green Brexit initiative could lead to the rise of self-sustaining, nature-based economies that work for people and nature. Read Rewilding Britain’s view.

The Red Squirrel: a Future in the Forest — book and interview

Take a peek at this stunning picture-perfect book, as we talk to SCOTLAND: The Big Pictures Peter Cairns about the rewilding message behind it

Beaver devon — © Josh Huxham / Shutterstock

England’s only wild beavers need our help

The Devon Wildlife Trust has launched a crowdfunding campaign to keep beavers in the River Otter where they belong. Find out how you can help

Stem the floods – don’t hold back rewilding

Rewilding can make a huge difference with flooding and beyond, but sluggish policy-making is slowing us down, says Dr Steve Carver. Read his arguments here

Reduce flood risk through rewilding, says report

Our report highlights the key role of rewilding in reducing flood risk across the UK. Read our research and see real world examples

Wild storks — © Martin Harvey / Wildscreen

White Stork – here’s why they’re such an uplifting opportunity

Discover what the reintroduction of the iconic White Stork means to Britain — and to rewilding itself. We caught up with ecologist Derek Gow to find out.

Rewilding the uplands: what the history of Dartmoor can tell us

People have shaped Dartmoor since ancient times. Read Historian Matthew Kelly explore the changing perspectives around these uplands’ potential

Norway lake with house and woodland growing up trees. — © Olena Tur / Shutterstock

Reforestation in Norway: showing what’s possible in Scotland and beyond

Both Scotland and Norway suffered large-scale deforestation but in the last century trees have returned to Norway. Learn what this might mean for Scotland

Beech tree in autumn — © James Warwick / Wildscreen

20 amazing things that trees do

Trees clean the air we breath, nourish our soils and prevent flooding. Discover more about the vital role of trees and their importance to rewilding

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