Preserving Green Heritage: Endangered Native Trees and Shrubs in the Netherlands
The last wild trees and shrubs in the Netherlands are both endangered and rare. The proportion of wild…
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Stay informed about the latest developments in rewilding initiatives. Explore new projects, success stories, and partnerships that are shaping the future of rewilding, contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.
TreeReefs: Reviving marine ecosystems by ‘planting’ pear tree reefs
As part of the Waddenfonds project Waddenmozaïek, researchers from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), the…
International Summer Field School on Mountain Ecosystems & Resource Management Set to Take Place in Carpathian/Bükk Mountains, Hungary
The Grassroots Institute, in collaboration with Valahia University of Targoviste, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, World Agricultural Heritage…
European Parliament backs landmark Nature Restoration Law
Strasbourg, 12 July 2023 – In a momentous decision, the European Union (EU) has successfully passed a historic…
Nature Positive Tourism: A Path Towards Sustainable Travel
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impact of tourism, there is a growing demand for…
Rewilding the “Binnenveldse Hooilanden” in the Netherlands
In the ecologically diverse region of Veenendaal, Rhenen, and Wageningen/Ede in the Netherlands, a captivating landscape has recently…
Restoring our world: Standards of practice to guide ecosystem restoration
The UN Decade, spanning from 2021 to 2030, acknowledges the urgent need to prevent, halt, and reverse the…
Flamingos at the Dutch-German border
The Zwillbrocker Venn is a stunning wetland located at the border between the Netherlands and Germany. This protected area of raised bog, forest, and marshland is not only a popular destination for birdwatchers but also a vital site for nature conservation.
World Rewilding Day 2023 Celebrates Ecosystem Restoration Worldwide
On March 20th, World Rewilding Day is celebrated to raise awareness and inspire action to restore and protect…
Fungi restoring ecosystems and climate: Rewilding from the bottom up
Unlocking the Power of Mushrooms: The Surprising Benefits for Ecosystems and Beyond. From rainmakers to air conditioners, mushrooms hold an unique place in the natural world, playing a critical role in maintaining ecological stability and fostering growth. Join us on a journey of discovery as we uncover the remarkable abilities of these fascinating organisms and their potential to restore, rejuvenate, and heal our ecosystems and the environment.
Shifting Paradigms: Lucy Rees’ Groundbreaking Study of Pottoka Horses
A documentary film about the affiliative behavior of wild horses that eliminates the concept of dominance in equine…
Restoring wild animal populations as climate change mitigation strategy
Responding to climate change and reversing the reduction in biodiversity are two of the most pressing environmental issues…
