Rewilding case studies

Be inspired by rewilding in action across Britain.

People with snorkels next to seagrass — © Seawilding

Impact story: Seawilding

Supported by our Rewilding Innovation Fund, Seawilding’s internship programme is training up the next generation of marine rewilders.

Scuba diver swimming over kelp towards a grey seal. — © Howard Wood / COAST

Rewilding Challenge Fund recipient: COAST

The latest beneficiaries of the Rewilding Challenge Fund are bringing people together to explore Arran’s rich marine heritage both above and below the water.

People monitoring a grassland — © Nattergal

Case study: Nattergal

Discover how Nattergal, a company led by rewilding and financing experts, makes nature an investable asset class by commercialising ecosystem services.

Oak forest scene in November, Atlantic Rainforest, UK — © Coed Crafnant & Ben Porter

Case study: The Atlantic Rainforest Restoration Programme

Aviva is restoring Birtain’s temperate rainforests and aiding its journey to net zero with the largest corporate donation to UK nature conservation in history.

Jenny Barlow and Margaret Pool at Tarras Valley Nature Reserve — © Shona Dickson

Case study: Tarras Valley Nature Reserve

Langholm residents raised £6M in two community buyouts to purchase a 4,249ha nature reserve, making it south Scotland’s largest community buyout.

Blue digger restoring a peatland — © Revere

Case study: Revere

Revere co-designs and combines British nature restoration projects into financeable portfolios for investors, prioritising community benefits.

Glen Affric, Scotland — © munro1 / Shutterstock

Case study: Trees for Life

Trees for Life’s innovative rewilding financing model in the Scottish Highlands provides direct community benefits through carbon credits.

Case study: COAST

A world-renowned example of a local community restoring its marine environment while also supporting local jobs and businesses.

An aerial shot of the Blean woodlands taken as a screenshot from the Bison film — © Rewilding Britain

Case study: Wilder Blean

Bison have been reintroduced as free roaming animals in Kent for the first time in 6,000 years.

Case study: Cabilla Cornwall

See how beavers are shaping the landscape in Cornwall.

Case study: Wild Ken Hill

Wild Ken Hill achieved national prominence through Springwatch. Find out how rewilding is helping the farm boost revenue, profits and employment.

Jenny barlow tarras water rewilding — © Martin Wright

Case study: Langholm Initiative

Find out how the Langholm Initiative completed the largest ever community buyout of land in southern Scotland, created a new nature reserve and many jobs.

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