Making Europe a Wilder Place

A landmark census has revealed encouraging signs for the endangered Marsican brown bear. As this iconic subspecies expands beyond its historic stronghold in Italy's Central Apennines, connected, bear-smart landscapes will be key to its long-term recovery.

Oyster Heaven: Bringing Europe’s oyster reefs back to life

July 30, 2026

Supported by a loan from Rewilding Europe Capital, Dutch start-up Oyster Heaven is demonstrating that large-scale oyster reef restoration is possible. With Europe's largest restored oyster reef now established, the company is showing how innovation and entrepreneurship can help revive one of the continent's most valuable marine ecosystems.

European Rewilding Network expands in Central Europe

July 23, 2026

Two inspiring rewilding initiatives based in Poland and Slovakia have joined Rewilding Europe's European Rewilding Network. Their addition will strengthen the network in Central Europe and create new opportunities to amplify nature recovery through collaboration, shared learning, and practical action.

A walk on the wild side: bison ambassador Dana Rogoz visits the Southern Carpathians

August 4, 2026

A journey through the Land of the Bison gave Romanian actress and bison ambassador Dana Rogoz a new perspective on nature recovery, wildlife and rural communities in the Southern Carpathians. In this interview, she reflects on the unforgettable moments that inspired her to become a passionate rewilding advocate.

Lake Skadar rewilding builds on spectacular pelican comeback

July 16, 2026

Over the last two decades, Dalmatian pelicans have staged a remarkable comeback in Montenegro's Lake Skadar National Park. As part of the Wilder Parks initiative, Rewilding Europe and a coalition of partners are now building on this success, stepping up efforts to restore natural processes, strengthen wildlife populations, and create new opportunities for local communities.

Rivers, rafts & rewilding in Sweden’s Nordic Taiga

June 25, 2026

What if your holiday could help restore nature? That question lies at the heart of a new rewilding week launched by the Rewilding Sweden team and wildlife tour company Wild Sweden, which combines unforgettable experiences in the Swedish wilderness with hands-on rewilding action. Rewilding Europe visual storyteller James Shooter took part in the first-ever trip.

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From natural grazing to wildlife comeback, rewilding transforms landscapes, restores ecological processes, and fosters a wilder, more resilient continent. Explore the ideas and approaches behind the rewilding movement.