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Nature is slowly healing': How rewilding is bringing Britain's extinct species back from the dead. The amazing powers of regeneration are evident in sites across the country, where reintroduced species restore habitats and long-lost beetles emerge from extinction. #rewilding #regeneration #habitatcreation https://lnkd.in/e2Mh3ksX

Christmas in July?? Not exactly… but beachgoers may have noticed a jolly sight over the long weekend - namely, upcycled Christmas trees at Popham!! 🌲🌊 The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Maine Geological Survey devised a plan to rebuild beach elevation using discarded Christmas trees. The idea was inspired by similar efforts in New Jersey and North Carolina and a successful trial at South Portland’s Willard Beach in 2023. With their branches and needles, these trees can trap windblown and wave-deposited sand, preventing further erosion and heightening beach elevation over time. This project also provides a timely reminder for the rest of the season: coastal ecosystems can be fragile, and beachgoers are asked to tread carefully during summer excursions! Stick to designated paths and avoid disturbing dunes, vegetation, and other natural features. 🏖 We love this example of a creative, nature-based approach to a local climate problem, and we can’t wait to learn more about the results!! Read more: https://nature.ly/3WdOIeZ 📸 Drone photo of the Popham Beach State Park Christmas tree pilot (Sean Vaillancourt photo for the Press Herald) #conservation #coastalrestoration #maine #beach #summerinmaine #mainecoast #popham #pophambeach #reducereuserecycle #gogreen #naturebasedsolutions #habitatrestoration #climateaction

"Bison are ecosystem engineers: they strip bark from trees which creates standing deadwood that supports insects, birds and bats, and their dust-bathing forms patches where burrowing insects thrive. Their trampling of vegetation is also beneficial, creating light and space for wildflowers. Bison help sequester carbon as well: a study in the Southern Carpathian mountains in Romania, where a herd of 170 bison have been reintroduced since 2014, has found that the animals’ impact has helped capture approximately an additional 54,000 tonnes of carbon a year, nearly 10 times more than without the bison." https://lnkd.in/em8NDfCM #Biodiversity

WWF-Australia's work at the intersection of nature, communities and climate means we get creative. Systems-level environmental innovation, through Caring for Country, ensures one species' solve isn't at the expense of another species. #regeneratenature #caringforcountry #wildlife #threatenedspecies #turtles #quolls

Here's a fantastic storymap about the work of WildLand Limited to monitor and conserve populations of golden eagles, hen harriers and goshawks on its estates in the Cairngorms National Park. Combining informative text, fascinating maps and great photos, the story map tells the story of the successes and challenges of conserving endangered and contentious raptor species in an ecologically recovering landscape. Wildland's properties in the Cairngorms amount to a contiguous 30,000 ha or so and form part of the wider Cairngorms Connect landscape, which in turn forms 13% of the Cairngorms National Park. Aside from its Cairngorms Connect partners to the north (i.e. Forestry and Land Scotland, NatureScot and RSPB), Wildland has neighbours to the east and south that are also managing their land for ecosystem restoration, namely the National Trust for Scotland and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Together they form the bulk of a 110,000 ha contiguous block of land, consisting of rivers, lochs, forests, hills and mountains that is managed principally for ecosystem restoration. So go grab a tea or coffee and dive in: https://lnkd.in/eBU6Stug #wildlife #nature #environment #ecology #rewilding #cairngorms #nationalparks

"By introducing a diverse array of native shrubs and trees and restoring peat bogs, the project aims to create a self-sustaining mosaic ecosystem where species currently absent will return and flourish." #rewilding #conservationoptimism https://ow.ly/wJ2w50TsW02

Wetlands have been used for centuries as grazing for domestic stock, and as a source of reeds used for thatching, hut construction and basket weaving. They provide opportunities for fishing, hunting and to observe wildlife, especially birds. One of the most important benefits that wetlands provide is their capacity to maintain and improve water quality. When healthy, wetlands have a rich natural diversity of plants and animals. These can act as filtering systems, removing sediment, nutrients and pollutants from water. Our partnerships that target the restoration of Rangelands Wildcoast, we ensure that these benefits are maintained and livelihoods are sustained for the vulnerable communities of Mpondoland Wildcoast. Lumko Mboyi, our sustainability and ecology director explains more about this! #wetlands #rangelands #conservation #partnerships

…”Bringing back jaguars is a crucial step toward mending the broken patchwork of an ecological corridor that once stretched all the way across two continents to the American Southwest. Starting in the Gran Chaco and Ibera wetlands, and fanning north through river systems, it's a logical first step in restoring the lost natural bounty of biodiversity. It's not just the right thing to do for nature. Rewilding also takes us where we need to go as humans, to act boldly and create an equitable future which not only sustains and nurtures humanity, but all living species.” https://lnkd.in/evPx9MyS #BigCatRescue #Jaguar #WildlifeConservation #Wildlife #WildCats #SavingBigCats #SavingWildlife #Conservation #CaroleBaskin #InternationalJaguarDay

…”Bringing back jaguars is a crucial step toward mending the broken patchwork of an ecological corridor that once stretched all the way across two continents to the American Southwest. Starting in the Gran Chaco and Ibera wetlands, and fanning north through river systems, it's a logical first step in restoring the lost natural bounty of biodiversity. It's not just the right thing to do for nature. Rewilding also takes us where we need to go as humans, to act boldly and create an equitable future which not only sustains and nurtures humanity, but all living species.” https://lnkd.in/gv4Ty-We #BigCatRescue #Jaguar #WildlifeConservation #Wildlife #WildCats #SavingBigCats #SavingWildlife #Conservation #CaroleBaskin #InternationalJaguarDay

Long Point Walsingham Forest PriorityPlace Invasive Species Periwinkle, native to Europe and widely used in North American gardens, is an invasive species threatening our local ecosystems. Its easy maintenance, dense growth, and ability to thrive in dry shade make it a gardener's favorite, but it can escape cultivation and dominate large forested areas. Periwinkle grows to 10-15 cm, showcasing glossy evergreen leaves and blue-violet flowers. Its shallow roots allow it to spread quickly, outcompeting native plants and disrupting natural habitats. Consider planting these beautiful native species instead of Periwinkle: - Wild Geranium - Starry Solomon’s Seal - Large-leaved Aster - Zigzag Goldenrod Let's protect our forests by choosing native plants that support our local ecosystems. Invasive Species Working Group: Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada (NCC), Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Birds Canada (BC), and the Long Point Phragmites Action Alliance (LPPAA). #InvasiveSpecies #Periwinkle #Conservation #PriorityPlace #ProtectOurForests #NativePlants #LongPointWalsingham