Here& #39;s our second thread showcasing a handful of these inspiring #rewilding projects and where to find out more about them
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Let& #39;s start with @DorsetAONB& #39;s Purbeck Heaths in Dorset. Already, conifer plantations have been restored back to heathland & reintroductions of the osprey and ladybird spider have been successful. Next up: restoring natural wetland processes. https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/purbeck-heaths">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
Wild Somerleyton has introduced a range of grazing species to encourage natural habitat succession. The founders also started the @Wildeastuk project
aimed to inspire and lead nature recovery across the region and return 20% of land to nature. https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/wild-somerleyton">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
aimed to inspire and lead nature recovery across the region and return 20% of land to nature. https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/wild-somerleyton">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
Excitingly, @lowthercastle has been introducing longhorn cattle, Tamworth pigs, red deer, ponies & beavers and wildlife has returned in abundance! Their volunteer programme is encouraging local communities to get involved and schools are invited too! https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/lowther-estate">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
Pirbright Ranges is not the first place you’d look for rewilding! @SurreyWT is rewilding 1829 acres of a military firing range to support rich wildlife + priority habitats. It& #39;s home to Heath tiger beetles (only 4 colonies exist in Surrey!). https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/pirbright-ranges">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
Funded through eco-tourism and farming, @BamffEcotourism is a crucial demonstration project for bringing beavers back to Scotland + recreating wetland habitats. It& #39;s next focus is on extensive grazing with cattle, pigs
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐷" title="Schweinsgesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Schweinsgesicht"> & ponies to restore wood pasture.
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/bamff-estate">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding-projects/bamff-estate">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/rewilding...
That& #39;s a wrap for this week! These Network members show there& #39;s a kaleidoscope of approaches to rewilding. That’s why connecting up and sharing experiences and learning is so important to upscaling rewilding across Britain.
Want to join the network? https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/the-rewilding-network/join">https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/the-rewil...
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