Making Europe a Wilder Place

For the first time in history, Przewalski's horses have been released into a protected area of Spain's Iberian Highlands. This milestone introduction will help shape a wilder landscape, drive nature-based tourism, and support the recovery of this iconic subspecies.

Rewilding highlights 2025: turning the tide for nature and people

December 17, 2025

From rivers flowing freely again and forests regenerating, to vultures taking to the skies and wild grazers reshaping the land, 2025 was a year of action for Rewilding Europe — and of visible, hopeful change. Across our 11 rewilding landscapes, nature is returning with strength and resilience, and the communities who call these places home are starting to flourish alongside it.

European Young Rewilders: milestone growth, magnified impact

December 11, 2025

With the appeal of rewilding burning as brightly as ever, the number of European Young Rewilders has surged over the past three years. But the real success story is how the ambitions of this talented and passionate community are translating into meaningful action.

Europe’s nature law can be a game changer for rewilding

October 21, 2025

Immediate action at scale is needed to restore nature across Europe. Spearheaded by the Nature Restoration Law, the enabling environment for rewilding has never been stronger — although meaningful implementation by EU Member States is now critical.

Festivals and education bring people and bears closer together in the Central Apennines

September 25, 2025

The Rewilding Apennines team and local partners are working to ensure that Marsican brown bears and communities can thrive together in Italy's Central Apennine mountains. This year, an educational programme and a popular festival brought together residents of all ages to strengthen the vital connection between people and the wildlife on their doorstep.

Rewilding for resilience: tackling the Iberian Peninsula’s wildfire crisis

September 17, 2025

This summer, devastating wildfires swept across Europe, with Spain and Portugal hit hardest. As extreme weather becomes more common, the restoration of natural grazing can help prevent the build-up of flammable vegetation and reduce the severity, scale, and impact of fires.

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We are selecting large pioneering areas in Europe, where we are working with our local partners to make our vision a reality.
We hope this provides inspiration for hundreds of other rewilding initiatives, all across the continent.

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Our 2025 rewilding highlights

Rewilding Impact

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.