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European Lynx adult female peering out from behind tree in winter birch forest — © scotlandbigpicture.com

Reintroductions must be part of Scotland’s Green agreement

The Scottish Rewilding Alliance urges the Scottish Greens to make the trial reintroduction of lynx and beavers a core part of any agreement with the SNP.

Orrest Head view over Windermere Lake District — © Izzy Bunting

Government urged to create wilder national parks

Rewilding Britain launches the Wilder National Parks campaign to tackle biodiversity and climate breakdown & create opportunities for communities to thrive

Thongweed — © Marine Conservation Society/Mark Kirkland

The ocean’s solution to the climate emergency

New report outlines the importance of the UK’s seas in helping the UK to reach its goal of net zero by 2050.

Wildcat — © Peter Cairns / scotlandbigpicture.com

Political parties and public urged to choose rewilding

The Scottish Rewilding Alliance sets out the 5 bold choices Holyrood will have to make during the next session to tackle the nature and climate crises.

Capercaillie male displaying Scotland — © scotlandbigpicture com

MSPs urged to back Rewilding Nation motion

Scottish Rewilding Alliance calls on MSPs to recognise benefits of Scotland becoming the world’s first rewilding nation.

Trees for life volunteers — © Trees for Life

Announcing first annual World Rewilding Day

On 20 March 2021 we will celebrate the first annual World Rewilding Day to expand awareness of rewilding.

crubby Haweswater Scene — © David Morris / Haweswater

Rewilding boosts jobs and volunteering

Rewilding marginal land can significantly boost job & volunteering opportunities while restoring nature and tackling climate breakdown, our report shows.

Glen Affric, Scotland — © munro1 / Shutterstock

Three-quarters of Scots support rewilding

Findings come as call launched for Scotland to become world’s first ‘Rewilding Nation’

Nature recovery could avert wildlife catastrophe

Britain’s shifting climate zones could have catastrophic impacts for wildlife, says new report by Rewilding Britain.

Ancient woodlands at Bunloit, Highlands Rewilding — © Martin Wright

Natural regeneration could save Britain’s forests

Rewilding Britain’s research shows that allowing trees to naturally regenerate over large areas is more efficient and cost-effective than tree planting.

Beavers preening — © Philip Price / scotlandbigpicture.com

Call for fresh approach to Scotland’s beaver killing season

As Scotland’s beaver killing season approaches, an alliance is calling for a fresh approach that works with nature to help both wildlife and communities

Beaver devon — © Josh Huxham / Shutterstock

Alliance calls on Scottish Government to help beavers survive

An alliance is asking the public to sign a petition calling for the Scottish Government to safeguard their fragile population of wild beavers.

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