Rewilding Europe

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀! 💧🌿 In the Oder Delta, Marta and Maciej Sobieraj are proving how working with nature can transform landscapes. Thanks to their dedication, supported by the Rewilding Oder Delta team and nature’s own engineers - beavers - #wetlands are coming back to life. Today, 26 hectares of the Rożnowo Plain have been restored, with benefits spreading across 80 hectares. When Marta and Maciej saw the land around them drying out, wildlife disappearing, and water quality declining, they took action. They established the 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 and, supported by the local team and with funding from Rewilding Europe, they secured protection for nearly 26 hectares of the Rożnowo Plain. Then, they stepped back and let nature lead the way. “All the beavers needed was for us to stop interfering. We are witnessing the revitalisation of the landscape everywhere, with alder forests regenerating and new habitats appearing,” says Marta. From black storks to bison, wildlife is returning, while restored water flows help counter drought and store carbon. A true testament to the power of #rewilding! 🌍✨ 🔗 Read their story: https://loom.ly/z0piQCo 📷 Maciej Sobieraj - Fundacja dla Klimatu i Bioróżnorodności #RewildingEurope #OderDelta #Wetlands #ClimateAction #WetlandsAndWildlife #WildlifeComeback #Wetlandrestoration

📷 Meet the Judges for the 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 🌿 The Rewilding Europe Award at the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition by GDT Gesellschaft für Naturfotografie e.V. celebrates images that go beyond beauty—capturing the essence of #rewilding, nature’s resilience, and the relationships between people and wild places. This year, we are thrilled to have two exceptional photographers on the jury: 🔹 Jen Guyton – National Geographic contributor, ecologist, multi-award-winning photographer and a fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, known for her storytelling on wildlife and ecosystems, particularly in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park. 🔹 Peter Cairns – A leading voice in rewilding storytelling, Peter is the founder of SCOTLAND: The Big Picture and a driving force behind rewilding in Scotland. With over 30 years behind the camera, he has documented Europe's changing landscapes. As co-founder of Wild Wonders of Europe and 2020VISION, he has helped shape visual narratives that inspire people to reconnect with nature. Both judges bring a deep understanding of rewilding and visual storytelling. Now, they’re ready to see your vision of rewilding through photography! 📸 Submit your images before March 1st, learn more! ➡️ https://loom.ly/hLvjxlI #RewildingEuropeAward #EWPY2025 #RewildingThroughTheLens #WildlifePhotography

We need help! Do you eat, breathe, and sleep #data? Is #GIS and map making your passion? Are you a rewilder at heart and want to put your skills to good use? Then make sure you check out this #opportunity to work with us in the #AffricHighlands! We are a small team with huge ambitions and are looking for a clued-up and friendly GIS and Data Officer to join us on our mission. The job description, application and personal data form are available for download on the #RewildingEurope web page! Application deadline is the 16th of February and interviews will take place on Thursday the 20th February! Please share far and wide across your networks! #vacancy #openforwork #hiring #rewilding

🔬🐻 The Marsican Brown Bear 🐻🔬 What makes the Marsican Brown Bear unique? This video, part of the documentary “The Land of the Bear”, delves into their fascinating biology—from their physical traits to their incredible behaviors. Learn what sets these bears apart and why they are so special to the Central Apennines. 🎥 To see the full documentary, visit: https://lnkd.in/gbQbQeaD #MarsicanBrownBear #TheLandOfTheBear #WildlifeBiology #EndangeredSpecies

🦅 Bonelli’s eagles are soaring over Sardinia once again! With support from the European Wildlife Comeback Fund, four of these iconic birds have just been released in Tepilora Natural Park, marking another step towards re-establishing a breeding population on the island. Once locally extinct, the species is making a comeback thanks to dedicated reintroduction efforts led by GREFA. Grupo de Rehabilitación de la Fauna Autóctona y su Hábitat, with releases overseen by ISPRA (the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research) under the EU-funded LIFE Abilas initiative. 🙌 Through the #EuropeanWildlifeComebackFund we supported this effort by covering key costs such as captive breeding, transport, and post-release monitoring. By providing flexible funding, the fund is helping scale up wildlife recovery across Europe. The grant also supported the release of four birds in 2024. "Rewilding focuses on restoring natural processes, not just on the land, but also in the skies," explains @Sophie Monsarrat, Rewilding Manager at Rewilding Europe. "As one of the island's few large raptors, the Bonelli's eagles on Sardinia will play a vital role in the island's food web and circle of life." 👉 Learn more about this #WildlifeComeback 🔗 https://loom.ly/Wu7qFcM 📷 GREFA (1,2,3) | Staffan Widstrand (4)

🦅 𝘙𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘱? At Citizen Zoo's Rewilding Futures conference in Cambridge, global #rewilding professionals came together to discuss strategies for taking nature recovery to the next level. As part of two inspiring and empowering days, we were excited to see our own rewilding experts take the stage and share their insights and knowledge. 🌍 Our Executive Director Frans Schepers delivered a keynote presentation with David Thomas, Programme Director of the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme, on eight key success factors for large-scale nature recovery, drawing from over 13 years of experience across 22 landscapes in Europe. 📜 Amy Duthie and Giulia Testa led an insightful session on how international and regional policies—such as the #NatureRestorationLaw—can support rewilding, while showcasing Rewilding Europe’s work in guiding policymakers. 🌿 Carolina Ángela Soto-Navarro and Sophie Monsarrat presented rewilding models from Rewilding Europe’s landscapes, demonstrating how these can be used to restore wilder nature and deliver long-term benefits for nature and people. As Frans Schepers put it: “𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.” 📖 Read our reflections from the conference: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQC7twgK #NatureRecovery #LandscapeRestoration #ScalingUpRewilding #RewildingTogether #RewildingConference #RewildingFutures

🎥 A short video by BBC World Service's podcast series 'People fixing the world' on the essential role of large herbivores in nature restoration and huge wildfires prevention. 🐂 🐎 Our rewilding experience with tauros and horses in the Iberian Highlands can be a valuable approach to this issue so closely related to climate change. Don´t miss it! 👉 https://lnkd.in/diZX5Brg #pastoreonatural #renaturalización #RewildingSpain #tauro #caballos #caballodePrzewalski #grandesherbívoros #prevencióndeincendios #restauracióndeecosistemas #SistemaIbéricoSur #VisibilidadPositiva #BBCWorldService #IberianHighlands #fireprevention #largeherbivores #naturalgrazing #AltoTajo #climatechange #ecosystemsrestoration #naturerestoration #Przewalskishorse Pablo Schapira Perez Craig Langran Mara Zamora Crespo Rewilding Europe

🌿 Seven more Sorraia horses have arrived at the Ermo das Águias #rewilding site in the Greater Côa Valley! 🐎 These mares, coming from Germany, join the herd already roaming in the area to strengthen its genetic diversity and boost reproduction. Through #NaturalGrazing, these semi-wild horses play a key role in restoring the landscape. Their presence helps reduce wildfire risk and creates better conditions for other species to flourish—small steps with a big ecological impact. 🌼🦋 Currently acclimatising in a dedicated area, they’ll soon roam freely, contributing to the rewilding of one of Portugal’s wildest regions. Watch their arrival in action! 🎥: João Cosme | Rewilding Portugal #KeystoneSpecies #GreaterCôaValley #SorraiaHorses #WildPortugal #WildestSideOfPortugal

🌍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲? 🌿 On 𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, Rewilding Europe and the EUROPARC Federation are hosting a joint webinar to showcase how #rewilding can enhance the health, connectivity, functionality, and resilience of Europe’s protected areas—delivering benefits for both people and nature. Drawing on the example of Kemeri National Park, the Manager and Chairman of this beautiful National Park in Latvia will tell about their efforts and highlight how rewilding measures—like #WetlandRestoration and #NaturalGrazing—are creating vibrant, self-regulating ecosystems and offering inspiration for protected areas across Europe. This webinar is part of the collaboration between Rewilding Europe and the EUROPARC Federation, aimed at supporting Protected Areas in creating landscapes where nature and people thrive. 🗓️ 𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ⏰ 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗘𝗧 🎟️ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBQMUNtN 🌿 #RewildingEurope #EUROPARC #NatureRestoration #ProtectedAreas

📸🌿 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦! The 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱—part of the prestigious GDT Gesellschaft für Naturfotografie e.V. European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition—is back! Submissions are now open, offering you the chance to capture 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: stories that evoke passion, curiosity, and wonder. 🌍✨ We’re looking for powerful photographs that 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, with themes like: 🌊 Restored natural processes: Rivers carving paths, forests regenerating, or the circle of life in action. 🦫 Wildlife shaping landscapes: Keystone species like beavers, bison, or wolves driving ecosystem recovery. 🦌 The return of iconic species: Europe’s native species reclaiming their habitats. 🤝 Harmony between people and nature: Coexistence, wildlife corridors, and shared spaces benefiting both. 💪 Active rewilding efforts: Moments where people help nature recover, leaving space for natural processes to thrive. Your photos should reflect nature taking the lead, wildlife as architects of change, and people and wild nature thriving together. 📅 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 👉 Explore tips, themes, and how to enter: https://loom.ly/hLvjxlI Let your lens capture the magic of Europe’s rewilding journey! 🌟 #RewildingEuropeAward #EWPY #WildlifePhotography #Rewilding #NatureRecovery #EuropeanWildlife 📷 Examples by: Markus Varesvuo, Wild Wonders of Europe | Staffan Widstrand | Arthur de Bruin | Neil Aldridge