Five centuries after they were last recorded around Loch Ness, beavers are returning to Scotland’s most famous lake. Supported by a grant from Rewilding Europe’s European Wildlife Comeback Fund, their reintroduction will help restore freshwater habitats, boost biodiversity, and create healthier, more resilient landscapes for people and nature.
The natural regeneration of forests offers wide-ranging benefits. In the Affric Highlands of Scotland, steps are being taken to enable the recovery of ancient Caledonian pinewoods.
In the Affric Highlands of Scotland, co-ownership of rewilding is ensuring everyone benefits from nature recovery.
The recently launched Change Makers programme is giving Scottish youth the opportunity to shape a more optimistic, nature-connected future.
The Affric Highlands rewilding team are working hard to restore river woodlands. As climate change increasingly impacts the landscape, these will connect fragments of existing native woodland, reducing flood risk, boosting fish populations, and enhancing biodiversity.
The majestic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands is the setting of Rewilding Europe’s latest addition to our growing portfolio of rewilding areas.
