A three-year study in Portugal’s Greater Côa Valley has shown that grazing by free-roaming, semi-wild horses can help to reduce the risk of wildfire outbreaks and enhance biodiversity in Mediterranean landscapes. It has also highlighted the fact that when groups of different herbivores graze the same landscapes, this may be even more effective at reducing fire risk.
The Oder Delta became Rewilding Europe’s eighth rewilding landscape in 2015. Over the last 10 years, trans-boundary rewilding efforts have restored natural processes and supported wildlife comeback here on a growing scale, offering hope of a brighter future for nature and people living in the landscape.
Located in southeast France, the spectacular Dauphiné Alps are the latest addition to Rewilding Europe’s growing rewilding landscape portfolio. In collaboration with a broad coalition of local partners, rewilding efforts will build on the remarkable recovery of wild nature here, further enhancing biodiversity and delivering wide-ranging benefits for people and climate.
In 2024, Rewilding Europe stepped up its efforts to advance nature recovery across Europe, in collaboration with partners, stakeholders, and supporters. Our latest Annual Review, which celebrates a highly rewarding year of progress, shows how rewilding is harnessing the power of nature to deliver a European continent where people and nature thrive together.
By scaling up wildlife-smart communities across Europe, we can support wildlife comeback and take co-existence to the next level.
In the Rhodope Mountains rewilding landscape in Bulgaria, a series of captivating bus stop murals are showcasing local wildlife and inspiring people to support nature recovery.
Today, rewilding efforts are breathing new life into the Ukrainian Danube Delta. By immersing soldiers and their families in the landscape’s resurgent nature, a pioneering initiative is now helping people heal too.
Are you curious about rewilding? Do you want to learn how to actively help nature recovery in your own way? Rewilding Europe’s brand new free online rewilding course – which can be signed up to today – will empower you with rewilding knowledge and practical insights necessary to amplify nature recovery, regardless of age, background, or career.
The removal of dams and other barriers is one of the best ways to rewild rivers and enhance the benefits they deliver to people and nature. Dam Removal Europe’s latest progress report – which reveals a record number of dams were removed from European rivers in 2024 – shows the European dam removal movement continuing to gather pace.
Rewilding Europe is excited to introduce Wilder Places – a new travel booking platform in the making. As part of Rewilding Europe’s commitment to scaling up rewilding tourism, Wilder Places will soon offer nature-loving travellers meaningful, impactful experiences across our thriving rewilding landscapes. Sign up now to stay informed.