Making Europe a Wilder Place

With support from Rewilding Europe Capital, a new boutique guesthouse has opened in Romania's Southern Carpathians, strengthening nature-based tourism in the region. The beautiful new accommodation offers guests the chance to reconnect with nature and witness the positive impact of rewilding first-hand.

Spotlight on Europe’s rarest bear: global conference in the Central Apennines

August 21, 2025

Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter. In 2026, an event in the Central Apennines rewilding landscape will shine a light on these actions, share ideas, and find better ways for people and wildlife to thrive together.

Pioneering pine marten recovery initiative joins the European Rewilding Network

August 13, 2025

The South Cumbria Pine Marten Recovery Project is bringing back one of Britain's most elusive mammals to northwest England. Joining the European Rewilding Network will enable the team to tap into a community of over 100 rewilding initiatives, with the exchange of experience and expertise helping to advance the comeback of this important species.

Rewilding: restoring the breathtaking abundance of life

August 28, 2025

Remember when summer nights brought swarms of moths to a single light bulb? When gardens shimmered with butterflies and mornings rang with birdsong? Today, what we see in nature is only a faint shadow of what once was. Rewilding offers a way back.

Unique tourism products offer wild encounters in Velebit

August 20, 2025

Rewilding efforts are supporting the return of wildlife in the stunning Velebit Mountains of Croatia. A range of exciting tourism experiences are offering growing numbers of visitors the chance to witness this comeback first-hand — and give back to nature and local communities.

Making nature work again: an interview with Jens-Christian Svenning

August 11, 2025

In a changing world, leading ecologist and Rewilding Europe Supervisory Board member Jens-Christian Svenning believes rewilding has a critical role to play in scaling up the recovery of wild nature - and the essential benefits it provides.

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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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Iberian Wolf, Portugal

Living with wolves

The wolf is making a European recovery. Enabling coexistence with this often misunderstood predator can deliver multiple benefits to nature and people.

Rewilding Documentary Series

Step into the heart of Europe’s rewilding movement with our captivating documentary series.

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.