Making Europe a Wilder Place

A pioneering approach to nature recovery

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Staffan Widstrand

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A pioneering approach to nature recovery

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Sandra Bartocha / Wild Wonders of Europe

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Jari Peltomäki / Wild Wonders of Europe

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News Blog

European Wildlife Comeback Fund boosts pine marten recovery in the UK

November 29, 2024
Rewilding Europe's European Wildlife Comeback Fund has supported the release of 13 pine martens in northwest England, helping to advance the recovery of this ecologically important animal in the UK. The fund has disbursed around 540,000 euros in support of 12 wildlife releases so far this year, with more grants in the pipeline.
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Rewilding Europe Capital supports dam removal in Sweden

November 19, 2024
A pioneering loan from Rewilding Europe Capital has enabled one of a series of dams on the Stångån River in central Sweden to be removed. The removal represents an important step towards realising the free flow of water in the river, benefitting a range of fish and other wildlife species.
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New study shows minimising wildfire risk requires a more holistic approach

November 14, 2024
Climate change is increasing the risk of catastrophic wildfire outbreaks in Mediterranean regions. A new study, based on the Greater Côa Valley in Portugal, shows that adopting a holistic approach to landscape management could be the most effective way of preventing such outbreaks, with rewilding playing a key role.
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Outreach efforts boost support for Velebit rewilding

November 11, 2024
From schoolchildren and students to beekeepers and everyday citizens, the Rewilding Velebit team is building engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, amplifying support for their nature recovery efforts.
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Rewilding efforts support woodland regeneration in the Affric Highlands

September 27, 2024
In the Affric Highlands rewilding landscape in Scotland, efforts to protect and restore woodland are supporting natural regeneration and the realisation of a wilder, more biodiverse landscape.
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The Rewild Podcast finishes on a high

September 23, 2024
Over the last 18 months, James Shooter's Rewild Podcast series has broadcast sounds and stories from rewilding initiatives across Europe. Showcasing rewilding's hopeful narrative, his hugely engaging productions have attracted legions of faithful listeners and inspired many to become more involved in nature recovery.
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EXPLORE OUR REWILDING LANDSCAPES

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.

Rewilding impact stories

The European rewilding movement has come a long way since Rewilding Europe was founded in 2011.
A series of  feature stories examines how the impact of rewilding has grown over the last decade.

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