Rewilding Magazine

Planning on doing some spring gardening this weekend? Go ahead and mow your lawn (if you’ve got one). Actually, first read our latest article to find out why #NoMowMay may not be right for your region, then decide what’s right for you and your ecosystem. (Link in bio) Hashtags are catchy, but helping our planet requires a more nuanced approach. Also, huge thanks to the writers for letting us share their work: Sheila Colla, Lorraine Johnson and Heather Holm . . . . . . . . #rewilding #rewild #rewildyourlife #rewildyourself #rewildtheworld #rewildourworld #rewildingeurope #rewildbritain #nature #naturelovers #naturelover #earthlove #earthlover #earthlovers #readytorewild #generationrestoration #gardening #dandelions #lawncare #savethebees #bees #bumblebees

Rewilding Ukraine (@rewilding_dd ) has been working on large-scale restoration of the Danube Delta since 2017, bringing in keystone species such as the Konik horse, steppe marmots and eagle owls. Team members are used to protecting their land – but now that has taken on a new meaning. Some of them have moved to Romania for safety, but others have stayed behind in Ukraine. They are in need of supplies for people in the area – and so they can continue their work. You can read more of what they have to say - and find a link for donating through @rewildingeurope - at the link in bio. . . . . . . . . #ukraine #standwithukraine #stopwar #rewilding #rewild #rewildyourlife #rewildyourself #rewildtheworld #rewildourworld #rewildingeurope #rewildbritain #nature #naturelovers #naturelover #earthlove #earthlover #earthlovers #readytorewild #generationrestoration

There is an eerie silence sweeping across the land, writes Georgie Power (aka @easy.beinggreen ) in her excellent piece about the state of Ireland’s forests. While Ireland is known as being the “Emerald Isle,” the truth about that greenery might surprise you: More than 70 percent of its forested land is composed of conifer trees. Why is that such a bad thing? Click the link in bio to find out

After an (extended) holiday break we’re back with a fresh issue brimming with original reporting, updates from around the globe and – for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere – a book to get through this never-ending winter. Not a subscriber? Visit rewildingmag.com or click the link in bio to sign up

As the deluge of promises continues at #COP26, let us cleanse your mental palate with a program already in the works starring what just might be the cutest thing you’ll see on the Internet today: Scottish wildcats!⁠ ⁠ The Alladale Wilderness Reserve in northern Scotland — the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and Saving Wildcats — is working on restoring the population of the “Highland tiger,” a rare feline in the United Kingdom. ⁠ ⁠ “The motivation is simple,” says Alladale owner Paul Lister. “It’s having a realization of what things used to be, and what the Romans called the Great Wood of Caldeon. There was a time when there were wolves and bears and Irish elk and lynx and wild boar. And wildcats.”⁠ ⁠ Check it out at the link in bio. Because kittens (yes, there are kittens!) beat politicians any day.⁠ 📷: @alladalewildnernessreserve ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #rewilding #rewild #rewildyourlife #rewildyourself #rewildtheworld #rewildourworld #nature #naturelovers #naturelover #earthlove #earthlovers #readytorewild #generationrestoration #onenature #scottishcat #scottishwildcat #catsofinstagram #conservation #ukwildlife #britishwildlife #visitscotland #scotlandiscalling

The beaver is an iconic symbol of Canada – but that doesn’t mean it’s always afforded the respect it deserves. Most often they are seen as nothing more than a furry little nuisance (albeit a cute one). But as our latest story explores, a contraption called the Beaver Deceiver is showing Vancouver how useful the big-toothed rodent can be. Link in bio 🦫🇨🇦

How’s this for a driveway?⁠⁠ As a landowner participating in Australia’s Land for Wildlife program, Chris Wiley is turning much of his property into a wildlife habitat. So far his efforts have attracted speckled warblers, yellow-breasted robins, the vulnerable black-breasted buttonquail and more than 162 other bird species. ⁠⁠ Read more about how Chris and others are rewilding Australia one property at a time at rewildingmag.com (link in bio)

Heads up! The next issue of Rewilding will be hitting inboxes later today. If you’re not yet signed up, what are you waiting for? We’ve got a wonderful story out of Africa, some creative inspiration for your next nature walk and other fun and fascinating stories to share. And it’s all free! (Although if you’d like to help support our journalism, we’ll be incredibly grateful.)⁠ To sign up just click the link in bio 🌍

Check your inboxes: The latest issue of the Rewilding Magazine newsletter has landed.⁠ ⁠ Our feature profile this month is of Shannon Te Huia in New Zealand, who developed Pūniu River Care using te ao Māori – a traditional Māori worldview perspective.⁠ ⁠ “It involves understanding why you're doing things in a very deep way,” he says of the rewilding project. “And you start thinking about the life force of certain things – plants, birds, water, river – and also who you are as a person, your ancestors. You're delivering restoration in that way, and that makes the job more meaningful. And that strengthens you as a person, the more you understand these things. That's the crux of it all.”⁠ ⁠ To read more see link in bio⁠ ⁠ 📷 A photo by Shannon Te Huia of the Waihou River, one of the cleaner waterways in New Zealand that inspires his work

We’ve got news to share! Rewildingmag.com has relaunched with a new look so please check it out. You can get caught up on content you might have missed, learn more about us and sign up for our newsletter if you haven’t already. ⁠ ⁠ Also – we are accepting freelance submissions. You’ll find everything you need to know about pitching on the “Contact” page

Happy Earth Day everyone! Why not mark the occasion with a dive into our latest newsletter? The link is in the bio. ⁠#restoreourearth ⁠ And remember: While not all creatures are as cute as this baby harp seal, they’re all worthy of protection. 🌎 ❤️

Happy World Rewilding Day! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ European projects tend to take centre stage when it comes to rewilding - but efforts are under way around the world. In Chile’s Patagonia region, for example, teams are working to heal ecosystems damaged by farming. The goal is to support endemic species such as the puma, guanaco and Andean condor, and reintroduce the Southern rhea. ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠And to learn about other global rewilding projects - and the people behind them - sign up for our newsletter. Link in bio⁠⁠