Tag: EWCF

Pioneering pine marten recovery initiative joins the European Rewilding Network

August 13, 2025  |  News

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.

Released wildcats thriving in the Scottish Highlands

August 5, 2025  |  News

Over the last three years, grants from Rewilding Europe’s European Wildlife Comeback Fund have supported the release of over 35 wildcats in the Highlands of Scotland. With animals from this restored population already breeding, the future of the iconic Scottish wildcat looks more optimistic.

Egyptian vulture initiative joins European Rewilding Network

July 29, 2025  |  News

The CERM Endangered Raptors Centre Association is playing a key role in the comeback of Egyptian vultures in southern Italy. With a pioneering track record in supporting the recovery of this important species, the centre brings valuable experience and ambition to a growing network of rewilding practitioners across Europe.

Brown trout releases help rivers come alive in the Nordic Taiga

July 14, 2025  |  News

The historical channelisation of rivers in northern Sweden harmed populations of brown trout. Today, with the support of Rewilding Europe’s European Wildlife Comeback Fund, rewilding efforts are helping this important species make a return, with benefits for nature and people.

Fallow deer releases boost biodiversity in Bulgaria’s Sakar Mountains

March 26, 2025  |  News

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.

Bonelli’s eagles are returning to Sardinia

January 29, 2025  |  News

With support from Rewilding Europe’s European Wildlife Comeback Fund, four beautiful Bonelli’s eagles have just been released on Sardinia. Re-establishing a thriving population of these iconic birds on the Italian island will benefit nature and help turn the tide for this threatened species in Europe.

European bison arrive in Portugal for the first time

May 31, 2024  |  News

A herd of eight European bison have just arrived at the Herdade do Vale Feitoso Estate in Portugal. Managed in cooperation with the Rewilding Portugal team, they will enhance carbon sequestration, boost biodiversity, and support the growth of nature-based tourism.

Scottish wildcats released with support of European Wildlife Comeback Fund

October 26, 2023  |  News

With Scottish wildcats now critically endangered, a grant from the European Wildlife Comeback Fund was used to support a pioneering release of captive-bred wildcats in the Cairngorms National Park this summer. This is hopefully the first step towards restoring a viable population of these charismatic and ecologically important animals in Scotland.

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