Rewilding Britain

It’s day 10 of #12DaysOfRewilding – and today it’s all about tauros.  Earlier this year Trees for Life announced the exciting news that tauros are being introduced to Dundreggan rewilding site, to better understand the impact of their natural herd dynamics on the landscape. Tauros have been bred to be as similar as possible to its wild ancestor the aurochs – a missing keystone species in the Highlands for generations. Rewilding Britain is proud to have supported this project with key funding to help make their bold vision a reality. We can't wait to see the positive impacts these animals have on the ecosystem. Learn more about this inspiring project in our blog (🔗 link in comments). And follow along here with #12DaysOfRewilding for more rewilding highlights! 📸: Jana Scigelova

Day nine of #12DaysOfRewilding is here! 🐾  We’ve been making great progress this year in the world of rewilding, but we know we need to do even more to facilitate the change we need to see in Britain’s land and seascapes. That’s why we’ve been growing the team, welcoming new staff on board whose expertise and passion can help us make strides. Our team has grown to 27 so far and we also welcomed four new trustees, bringing in even more influence and expertise to the organisation. For more highlights, make sure to check out our blog (🔗 link in comments), and keep up with #12DaysOfRewilding for more rewilding stories from 2024. 📸: Rewilding Britain

It’s day eight of #12DaysOfRewilding – today, we’re celebrating the progress made by Lifescape Project in bringing white-tailed eagles back to Cumbria.  The Cumbrian White-Tailed Eagle Project has been exploring the possibility of bringing Britain’s largest native bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle, back to the area. This year, Lifescape Project, supported by the Rewilding Innovation Fund, kicked off their feasibility study with all-important community events, moving one step closer to making this species reintroduction a reality. You can find out more about today’s highlight in our blog (🔗 link in comments), and stay tuned with #12DaysOfRewilding for more uplifting stories of restoration. 📸: Binson / Shutterstock

We’re over halfway! Day seven of #12DaysOfRewilding is here 🦅  This summer we revealed the impressive news that rewilding has helped jobs at sites in Scotland grow by +400%, while tackling the nature and climate emergencies. We analysed 13 major rewilding projects from the Rewilding Network, covering almost 60,000 hectares between them, revealing a massive 412% increase in jobs since rewilding began. In England and Wales, full-time equivalent jobs also increased by 93%.  Such evidence is crucial in showing that, as well as benefiting wildlife, rewilding can be a catalyst for creating new systems of living where nature and people thrive and interact. You can discover more about today’s milestone in our 2024 Rewilding Wins blog (🔗 link in comments). Keep following #12DaysOfRewilding for more rewilding highlights from this year. 📸: James Shooter

The 2025 Citizen Zoo Rewilding Futures Conference is fast approaching 🐾 Join over 450 rewilding enthusiasts and experts at the iconic David Attenborough Building in Cambridge from 17-18 January in Cambridge for two transformative days of connection, learning and inspiration. With unmissable presentations, audience Q&As, expert panels and workshops, this event is your chance to dive deep into the big questions facing global nature recovery. Our Rewilding Manager Sara King will share her insights alongside other leading voices in the field. Whether you're just starting your #rewilding journey, seeking career inspiration or are already driving change in this exciting space, this conference has something for you. 🎟️ Limited tickets are still available — don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event. Get yours today via the link in the comments.

It’s day six of #12DaysOfRewilding – today, we’re celebrating two very sweet additions to the world of rewilding.  Over at Wilder Blean, their herd of wild bison grew to eight this year, with the birth of two new calves.  Bison were introduced to Wilder Blean in 2022 by Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust – and were the first project to use this nature-based solution to woodland management in Britain. Since then, the herd has thrived, shaping the habitat around them, boosting biodiversity and making it more resilient to climate change. Learn more about our rewilding highlights in our 2024 Rewilding Wins blog (🔗 link in comments). Don’t forget to follow along with our #12DaysOfRewilding for more incredible moments from 2024. 📸: Tim Horton / Kent Wildlife Trust

Dundreggan Rewilding Centre wins top Nature Tourism Award 🏆 Trees for Life’s Dundreggan Rewilding Centre near Loch Ness has been awarded the Nature Tourism Award at RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards 2024. Since opening last year, the Rewilding Centre has welcomed visitors to explore its 4000-hectare estate and Caledonian forests. Here, you can experience #rewilding in action and connect with nature on accessible forest trails. The Centre hosts events and activities throughout the year, with the on-site rewilding café providing the perfect spot to relax. 🔗 Learn more about the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre and plan your visit [link in comments]. Image: James Shooter #RewildingBritain #RewildingScotland #RewildingWin #NatureTourism #Dundreggan

Day five of the #12DaysOfRewilding – and this one’s a biggie. We’re thrilled to say that the Rewilding Network now has 1,000 members 🎉 From humble beginnings back in 2021, this community of rewilders based across Britain now covers an immense 181,128ha land and 506km2 seabed, right from southern England through to the Highlands of Scotland.  Learn more about the Network and their incredible achievements this year in the blog (🔗 link in comments). Don’t forget to follow along with our #12DaysOfRewilding to see more of our rewilding highlights from 2024.  📸: James Street

🔊 We're thrilled to announce there are 1,000 members now in the Rewilding Network! Rewilding Manager Sara King reflects back on the growth of this incredible group of pioneers – and celebrates a real turning point for rewilding in Britain. To learn more about the Network and its achievements, read Sara's blog via the link in the comments. Music credit: Motivational Corporation (loop) by AudioCoffee

It’s day four of #12DaysOfRewilding, and today we’re celebrating the incredible work The Scottish Rewilding Alliance has done this year as part of the Rewilding Nation campaign.  As part of the Alliance, we were immensely proud to put the Rewilding Nation Charter into the hands of the Scottish Government earlier this month. So many of you came together to show your support to declare Scotland a Rewilding Nation and commit to nature recovery across 30% of the country, with thousands of you signing the Charter and watching the Why Not Scotland? documentary. Support came from further afield too, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Brian Cox both lending their weight to the campaign. Read more about our highlights from 2024 by reading our blog (🔗 link in comments) – or follow along for our #12DaysofRewilding series right here on LinkedIn! 📸: Mark Hamblin / scotlandbigpicture.com