Rewilding Britain

Happy #WorldRewildingDay!  Rewilding offers a powerful solution to the interconnected climate and nature emergencies – but it’s a solution we must all work on together.  Rewilding is about more than just restoring nature; it’s about community, collaboration, and collective action.  Together, we’re building a brighter future for nature and us all. We invite you all to make real change. Join us via the link in the comments 🔗 #WorldRewildingDay #RewildingTogether

Prof Alastair Driver moving to rewilding pastures new. After 47 years as a professional conservationist – including the last eight years of dedicated leadership and advisory support as Director at Rewilding Britain – Professor Alastair Driver will this spring be embarking on a new chapter in his rewilding journey. Alastair will be taking his many years of experience and passion leading on high-level influencing, advocacy and landowner advice for rewilding beyond Rewilding Britain – to help advance nature recovery and especially the rewilding movement, in new ways. Over recent months, we have expanded our team and implemented a new strategy to drive our work forward. As part of this evolution, we have reviewed our leadership structure and made the decision to reshape the senior team. This means that the Director role that Alastair has fulfilled will not be continuing.  Alastair has been instrumental in shaping Rewilding Britain's work – championing rewilding at every level, across policy and practice, and inspiring and advising so many along the way. He is a powerful force for nature and we look forward to partnering with him in our shared ambition to see the upscaling of rewilding across Britain. Alastair will be leaving on Friday 18 April but will be taking some annual leave during this time. We look forward to celebrating and giving further thanks to Alastair at our team away days in May where we will be joined by staff, trustees and friends of Rewilding Britain as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.   Thank you Prof Alastair Driver, we are incredibly grateful for your contributions and the lasting impact of your work.

Good news for nature and people in Leicestershire 🦔 Harborough District Council have purchased a 54-hectare site near Market Harborough which they plan to rewild. Named the Market Harborough Rewilding Project, this initiative will be supported by the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust who are planning a range of approaches to managing the land, including using ponies and rare breed cattle to graze it more naturally. The space will be open to the public, giving visitors the chance to experience the joy of a wilder landscape. Find out more via the link in the comments. #ThinkBigActWild #Rewilding #RewildingBritain #NatureRecovery

Exciting news for nature and education! 🌿 We were thrilled to see that the Department for Education has confirmed the launch of a Natural History GCSE! This will help inspire and empower the next generation to connect with the natural world and understand the vital importance of protecting it.  We know that educating young people about nature is key to building a more sustainable and biodiverse future. The Natural History GCSE is a huge step forward in creating a deeper understanding of the environment and the urgent need for nature recovery.  Read more via the link in our comments 🔗

🌊⚖️ The ocean is heading to court! Oceana UK challenges the UK government today on its decision to approve new North Sea oil & gas licences.  These are licences that will threaten marine life, pollute our seas and worsen the climate crisis. All whilst doing NOTHING to improve energy security or lower bills. The UK must lead the transition to clean, renewable energy, not lock us into decades of dirty fossil fuels. We stand with Oceana UK in demanding ocean protection and a fair energy future. 📢 Join the fight. Share this post & make your voice heard.

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With the West of England Metro Mayor election coming up on 1 May, the region needs a mayor who roots for nature 🌱 Avon Needs Trees is calling on candidates to commit to nature recovery and sustainable green growth. We’ve signed their open letter to Metro Mayor candidates, urging them to put nature and climate at the heart of their agenda. You can also join them by signing the petition, which demands strong leadership for nature recovery and a future of sustainable development. Read the open letter and sign and share the petition via the link in the comments. #NatureIsLush #NatureRecovery #VoteForNature #MetroMayor

The team behind the Global Good Awards are dedicated to recognising businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises that are blazing the trail for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership. Their Wild World award has been developed in particular to recognise practical examples of nature restoration efforts, from rewilding projects to species reintroduction programmes and more. If this sounds like you/your organisation, enter for free before 2 May via the link in the comments 🔗 Image: Marek Velechovsky/Shutterstock #Rewilding #ThinkBigActWild #NatureRestoration

Last week, our Wales Rewilding Lead James Hitchcock had the opportunity to attend a Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Senedd meeting (pictured) and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 with The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. Discussions at the Future Generations event focused on the power of rewilding, its vital role in nature recovery and the importance of community-led initiatives in driving positive change. James delved into how community ownership and deliberative democracy can work hand in hand to create a more sustainable and thriving future for all.

Happy #InternationalDayOfForests 🌳 Innovation Fund recipient Trees for Life are helping trees thrive in the Scottish uplands by developing collaborative and sustainable approaches to managing deer impacts, alongside the Common Ground Forum. High numbers of deer can negatively impact the natural regeneration of trees and without a natural predator to keep their numbers in check, it's crucial that rewilding projects have an effective, well-connected deer management strategy. Find out more about the work of the common ground forum and read about all the latest innovation fund projects via the links in the comments. Image: Common Ground Forum #ThinkBigActWild #RewildingBritain #NatureRestoration #NaturalProcesses