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A delta of the River Feshie, lined by regenerating riparian woodland, in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. — © James Shooter / scotlandbigpicture.com

Land reform journey could be a shared solution

Scotland’s new land reform laws could lead the way on nature recovery, but they urgently need a rethink.

Cattle grazing in a meadow near a river, Knepp, England — © Knepp Wildland

Celebrating a surge in rewilding on World Rewilding Day

This World Rewilding Day we’re celebrating rewilding’s surge in growth and range, demonstrated through the extraordinary growth of the Rewilding Network.

Rewilding practitioners on a field trip — © James Street

What a relief – rewilding gets a tax break

We celebrate a win for the rewilding community in this year’s budget, but argue that private financing schemes are a key omission in the proposals.

Langholm rewilders tarras — © Shona Dickson

Let’s re-embrace Dùthchas as we rewild and repeople

It’s time for the land reform and rewilding movements to explore their ‘‘common ground” to help empower Scottish communities.

Wild boar in the woods — © Quentin / Wildscreen

Interview with Chantal Lyons, author of Groundbreakers

Explore wild boars’ ecological role, cultural importance and their vital contribution to biodiversity in this Q&A with Chantal Lyons.

Man wearing headphones in nature — © Rupam Dutta / Unsplash

Our top 10 rewilding podcasts

With thousands of podcasts out there on all sorts of subjects, we help you tune in to the best podcasts dedicated to rewilding.

Interactive interpretation at Dundreggan Rewilding Centre — © Paul Campbell

2023 Rewilding wins

We celebrate the top 10 rewilding moments in 2023, from the birth of London’s first beaver kit to the opening of the first ever rewilding centre, in Scotland.

Eagle with cow calf — © Ondrej Prosicky / Shutterstock

How death gives life

Rewilding Manager Sara King returns from the Netherlands, where carcasses and carrion are supporting the recovery of birds, boar and more.

Highland cow in grassland — © Michelangelo Oprandi / Getty Images

Weaving rewilding into the fabric of Scotland

Scotland’s new Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill is a golden opportunity to reverse biodiversity loss and adapt to climate breakdown.

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