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Dayshul brake pond rewilding — © Martin Wright

“Let’s allow nature to take care of itself” — introducing our new Chair, George Levvy

Rewilding Britain’s new Chair of Trustees explains what motivated him to join our mission, and why he’s keen to hear a range of perspectives about our work

Wild boar rewilding — © Shutterstock / WildMedia

Rooting Around for Answers

Wild boars are misunderstood and their habits create a kaleidoscope of habitats for other species. Read Izzy Taylor’s thoughts from the field.

Rewilding the child: of wolves and dragons

Discover how author Gill Lewis fell under wild natures spell as a child, and believes young people need to re-experience that magic or much will be lost

Eurasian lynx — © Tomas Hulik / Shutterstock

Learning to live with lynx

Read our interview with the publishers of a new book which provides a fresh take on the ongoing debate surrounding lynx reintroductions in Britain.

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

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