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🌲 Only 12% of ancient temperate rainforests here in Wales are legally protected. This leads to mis-managed sites and the irreversible loss of others. Invasive species such as Rhododendron threaten the health of many sites, whilst dependencies on declining populations such as Ash only contribute to a bleak future. These woodlands are irreplaceable wildlife havens. They support a unique range of biodiversity, particularly diverse in plants and insects. They also showcase the past, allowing us to enhance our scientific knowledge and understanding in conservation areas such as rewilding, habitat restoration, and changes to community dynamics over time. It's encouraging to learn that Welsh conservation bodies have banded together, forming the Alliance for Wales' Rainforests (#AWR), to combat the threats these unique habitats face. This cooperation will hopefully enhance conservation success, brightening the future for these natural historical relics. Dim ond trwy gydweithio mae'r cadwraeth y cynefinoedd unigryw ac ein treftadaeth naturiol yn debygol o lwyddo. Mae'n wych weld y sefydliadau hyn yn ymuno i ddiogelu iechyd y coetiroedd hynafol. I ddysgu mwy ambiti cyflwr presennol y cynefinoedd hyn, darllenwch yr addroddiad isod - https://lnkd.in/ehXRR-cw To learn more about these vital habitats and their current state in Wales, read the report in the above link 🌲

Did you know Wales is home to ancient temperate rainforests?🌿 These magical forests host over 400 rare species of mosses, lichens, and wildlife, acting as biodiversity hotspots and natural carbon sinks. But their future is at risk🚨 The new State of Wales’ Rainforests report calls for urgent action to save these precious ecosystem📢 To protect and restore these unique habitats, we’re proud to be part of the Alliance for Wales’ Rainforests (AWR) - a partnership of leading conservation organisations working together for a brighter future🌲 Along with us, the AWR brings together The Woodland Trust Cymru , The Wildlife Trusts Wales, RSPB Cymru, National Trust Cymru & Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri National Park. This powerful collaboration will champion the protection, restoration, and expansion of Wales’ rainforests, ensuring these ancient woodlands and the incredible biodiversity they support are preserved for future generations🍃 Together, we can protect this vital part of our natural heritage! Learn more and read the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFcXMP8X #CelticRainforests #NatureRecovery #RainforestsWales #CoedwigoeddGlawCymru #NationalTreeWeek #TemperateRainforests #CelticRainforests

Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust set up the Fund for Nature Hauraki-Coromandel that is in our care, here's one of the many reasons they did so, and indeed why they exist... Wetlands are a precious part of our ecosystem, acting like the kidneys of the earth, cleaning the water that flows into them. They trap sediment and soils, filter out contaminants; can reduce flooding and protect coastal land from storm surge; and return nitrogen to the atmosphere. In New Zealand they support the greatest concentration of wildlife out of any other habitat and yet 90% of our wetlands have been cleared. Many of the community conservation groups in the Hauraki Coromandel are working to protect remaining wetlands and the endangered species that inhabit them, such as the Matuku-Hūrepo or Australasian Bittern, pictured below. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gcTQsVXH

"[...]Scotland is already on the path to becoming a rewilding nation. The question is, how can we collaborate with progressive policymakers to co-develop policies that will steer 'the system' towards a regenerative and resilient future? The process involves trade-offs and compromises, but the new networks and flow of expertise also foster innovative ideas and approaches". Read Paul Jepson's fascinating analysis below 👇 of how the Scottish Government is facilitating the scaling of ecosystem recovery in #Scotland.

To mark the end of 2024 we've put together this short film showing some of the year's highlights. Conservation Partners works with people who own land to protect wildlife and habitats. We respect and value other land uses, and strive to find the common ground that unites shared interest in properly looking after country. 2025 will be a pivotal year for Conservation Partners with the launch of some innovative partnerships that will allow us to do more work in more places. We'll continue to recover populations of threatened species, improve habitat condition and strengthen the voice for pragmatic and practical conservation across Australia. Our success over the last 5 years is evidence that we mean business. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5P3N24f Video credit to Braydon Moloney #practicalconservation #habitat #habitatmanagement #partnerships #appliedscience #pragmaticconservation #conservation #threatenedspecies #endangered #endangeredspecies #naturalcapital #australia #australianwildlife

Altyn Dala partners, the RSPB and ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, alongside Wildlife Conservation Society Mongolia have launched a new Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP)-funded Working Group, bringing together a consortium of national and international experts to address the crucial question: 'How can rangeland management in Kazakhstan and Mongolia harmonize conservation and agricultural development to address trade-offs presented by different development pathways?' Over the next 2 years, and with generous technical and financial support from the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP), this newly formed Working Group will identify the key features of resilient rangelands that support livelihoods and biodiversity through sustainable land and water management. Using participatory approaches, the group will develop scenarios for two case-study landscapes in western Kazakhstan and eastern Mongolia to then explore synergies and trade-offs, creating spatial plans and management options to guide projects and inform national policy frameworks. Through the involvement of regional and national stakeholders, the group will ensure insights are practical and relevant, promoting informed decision-making for sustainable rangeland management that balances conservation and agriculture across both countries. Findings will be amplified through the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP2026), supporting global efforts to protect rangelands and the livelihoods they sustain amid climate change and biodiversity loss. FAO Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew University of Oxford The University of Göttingen German-Kazakh University Nazarbayev University Sustainable Development Solutions Network Justus Liebig University Giessen SDGnexus Network Swedish Land-use University Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt

This is a nice initiative. At times when trust in government is somewhat low, #rewilders will be encouraged to learn that the Scottish Government is already creating policy to enable ecosystem recovery to scale in #Scotland. When we "call on the government to declare a rewilding nation" it is important to recognize that we're referring to a large, complex system comprising two main parts: the politicians and the bureaucracy (or government agencies). The latter consist of technical professionals charged with implementing laws and, crucially, developing policy frameworks that enable politicians to respond to developments and trends within the broader technical and policy system . The significant shift from a defensive stance on biodiversity protection to a proactive agenda of ecosystem recovery was formalized in the 2022 Kunming Global Biodiversity Framework. Politicians are aware of this and Scottish ministers regularly talk about Scotland’s aspiration to become a 'net zero, nature positive, well-being economy ' in their speeches. This is not so different from the #rewilding nation vision. For example, the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 adopts the ecosystem approach and emphasizes nature recovery. Work is underway on a Natural Capital Markets Framework to unlock private investment in nature recovery and, linked to this CreditNature (staffed by rewilders) has been procured under the CivTech Scotland to develop a ecosystem recovery credit and platform as an 'option' for Scotland. My point is that Scotland is already on the path to becoming a rewilding nation. The question is, how can we collaborate with progressive policymakers to co-develop policies that will steer 'the system' towards a regenerative and resilient future? The process involves trade-offs and compromises, but the new networks and flow of expertise also foster innovative ideas and approaches The technical behind-the-scenes world of policy-making does not lend itself to films, podcasts, and social media posts, but it's important for citizens to be aware that it exists. (As an aside, I'm finding that this topic does lends itself to interactive festival events!). One principle of rewilding is to simply begin, but begin with and learn from others who share a similar vision. What I truly value and appreciate about working in Scotland is the technical quality of Scottish policy makers and their openness to work with and learn with progressive professionals across diverse sectors An alliance of organisations formulating a charter is fine, but charters can become political and structural. My thinking is moving more towards 'compacts', namely agreements focusing on shared objective which others can join. This approach offers a more dynamic, flexible and collaborative approach which, for me, is more in line with the 'self-willed ecosystem' ethos of rewilding. #bigpicture #generationrestoration #changemakers #Hopeinaction Scottish Nature Finance Pioneers Trees for Life

On this Earth Day, we’re calling attention to the fact that America’s  grasslands are vanishing at an alarming rate. These are the prairies, savannas, glades, and sagebrush steppe lands in our own backyard communities. These ecosystems protect our waters, soils, and climate. And as this grassland habitat disappears, so do the wildlife populations dependent upon them. Today, more than two dozen conservation organizations have joined forces to underscore the importance of grasslands habitat conservation. Please visit  https://lnkd.in/gj6qnF5M to learn about the magnitude of impact this habitat loss has had on 15 iconic grassland-dependent wildlife species,  ranging from birds to mammals and fish to insects. #mapforgrasslands #actforgrasslands

Through our Natural Area Acquisition Program we've invested over $53 million into acquiring more than 4,522 hectares of natural area. Our program focuses on securing sites in critical locations including: - corridor pinch points - areas of priority species habitat - linkages between high value strategic natural areas - conservation areas that are under greatest threat. It's one of the ways we're ensuring the long-term viability of our wildlife corridors and priority species. Explore how else we're protecting #ournaturalcity 👉 https://citygc.au/3VLE3Id

From stopping oil and gas leases that would destroy precious cultural sites at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, to saving the watershed and bears from the Pebble Mine at Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks, to preserving marine life at Biscayne National Park, we at the National Parks Conservation Association are always at the front lines of national park protection. Our dedication doesn’t stop at national park borders because we know that what happens immediately outside of park boundaries, also affects the wildlife, nature and cultural artifacts inside parks. Help us conserve connected landscapes that Protect America’s Legacy and allow national parks to thrive for the next 100 years: https://bit.ly/3AQzC7o