Making Europe a Wilder Place

"Two countries and one Oder Delta", a beautiful 16-minute documentary by Emmanuel Rondeau, tells the story of rewilding in the Oder Delta, which is shared between Germany and Poland. On March 22, at a well-attended event to celebrate World Rewilding Day in Goleniów, the premiere of the film inspired the audience.

Fallow deer releases boost biodiversity in Bulgaria’s Sakar Mountains

March 26, 2025

With the support of the European Wildlife Comeback Fund, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds is reintroducing fallow deer in the Sakar Mountains. Restoring populations of this species will support the recovery of predators and scavengers and lead to a wilder, healthier landscape.

Legalised carcass deposition promises brighter future for Greater Côa Valley vultures

March 21, 2025

With the help of Rewilding Portugal, the first landowner in Portugal's Greater Côa Valley was recently granted a license to leave livestock carcasses in the field. This milestone moment for vulture conservation will hopefully lead to the award of many more licenses, amplifying the benefits for these iconic scavengers, local farmers, and society.

Rewilding Europe’s female landscape leaders are champions of change

March 7, 2025

Rewilding thrives on diverse perspectives, dedication, and motivation - qualities found in all our teams. This International Women's Day, we speak to the female leaders accelerating action in our landscapes to find out more about their passions, beliefs, and commitment to making Europe a wilder place.

An interview with Jen Guyton: judge for the Rewilding Europe Award 2025

February 25, 2025

Photographers thinking of entering images for this year's Rewilding Europe Award still have time before the March 1 deadline. For inspiration and guidance, we talk to celebrated conservation photographer Jen Guyton, who will co-judge this year's entries.

An interview with Peter Cairns: judge for the Rewilding Europe Award 2025

February 11, 2025

Submissions for the Rewilding Europe Award in this year's European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are eligible until March 1. As the deadline approaches, we talk to celebrated photographer and rewilding thought leader Peter Cairns, who will act as one of this year's judges.

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Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

Making Europe a Wilder Place

New documentary showcases cross-border rewilding efforts in the Oder Delta

Fallow deer releases boost biodiversity in Bulgaria’s Sakar Mountains

Legalised carcass deposition promises brighter future for Greater Côa Valley vultures

Rewilding Europe’s female landscape leaders are champions of change

An interview with Jen Guyton: judge for the Rewilding Europe Award 2025

An interview with Peter Cairns: judge for the Rewilding Europe Award 2025

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Living with wolves

Rewilding Documentary Series

Rewilding impact stories

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