by TNF | Feb 1, 2020 | Ecological Restoration, News, Research, Rewilding
Carrion of large animals is an extremely nutrient rich, ephemeral resource that is essential for many species, but is scarce in the anthropogenic Western-European landscape due to legislative restrictions. Rewilding, a novel conservation strategy that aims at... 
by TNF | Jul 15, 2019 | Conservation, Ecological Restoration, Rewilding
Rewilding is often thought of as a fantastical vision of the future. One day we might share the landscape with wolves and bears, but in the present day, it seems unlikely. For many people in Europe though, that’s exactly what they’ve been doing for at least the past... 
by TNF | Jun 23, 2019 | Biodiversity, Conservation, Rewilding
The first wolf cubs born in the Netherlands in more than a hundred years have been spotted in the North Veluwe area in the Netherlands. This is confirmed by cam trap footage released by the province of Gelderland on Wednesday. The footage shows three cubs exploring... 
by TNF | May 26, 2019 | Ecological Restoration, News, Reintroduction, Rewilding, Species Restoration
Beavers are not only a particularly remarkable animal, but these rodents are true ecosystem-engineers whose value cannot be overstated. They help mitigate flooding, improve water quality, and capture more water for agriculture in the face of climate change. They also... 
by TNF | May 20, 2019 | Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecological Restoration, Rewilding
When living systems – like forests, peat bogs, saltmarshes and the seabed – are allowed to recover, they draw down carbon from the atmosphere, reducing the chances of climate catastrophe. Their restoration will also minimise extinction and ecological collapse, and... 
by TNF | Apr 16, 2019 | Ecological Restoration, Reintroduction, Rewilding, Species Restoration
The horse is one of the species most represented in cave art during the Paleolithic in the southwest of Europe. These representations show an equine with phenotypical characteristics close to two present-day species which are generally considered as ancient horses:...