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PROJECT DEVERON UPDATE - Barrier removal plans moving ahead. ⛏️ Despite its natural appearance, underneath this mass of overgrown vegetation and debris is a old weir blocking fish migration. Following a successful funding application bid which allowed for the investigation, surveying and detailed design of the removal of the decrepit King Edward weir, which is currently blocking fish migration, a follow up bid for delivery funding has now been submitted with a decision due in 4-5 weeks. Our Project Deveron partners, The THE DEVERON, BOGIE AND ISLA RIVERS CHARITABLE TRUST, were invited to submit a second-round application by the Open Rivers Programme which will, if successful, fund the completion of the project in summer 2024. The removal of this old and now severely overgrown and silted-up weir, will allow for over 11 km of Deveron catchment river system to be fully reopened to fish migration for the first time in over 150 years. This will benefit not only wild Atlantic salmon, but other fish species such as trout and eel, as well as biodiversity more widely. On the monitoring side of the project, important to measure the effect of habitat restoration on the salmon population over time, things are also moving forward. A state-of-the-art ARIS sonar imaging fish counter has now completed its trial period and is in operation, already recording fish entering the Deveron. This will give us a hugely important insight into the numbers and timings of returning adult salmon each season. The team is also recording the downstream smolt migration movements of 2,000 parr that were PIT tagged (Passive Integrated Transponder) in the autumn of 2023. We will hopefully detect them returning as adults after one year as grilse (in 2025) or in subsequent years as multi-sea winter salmon. This combined approach of catchment-scale habitat restoration and effective salmon population monitoring at various lifestages, is at the heart of Project Deveron’s strategy. We look forward to updating you on Project Deveron’s activity again in the near future. To find out more about Project Deveron, visit https://lnkd.in/e8cdJMxQ #fishmigration #worldfishmigrationday #atlanticsalmontrust #wildsalmonfirst #partnership #naturerecovery #naturalcapital

🌿 Today is World Rewilding Day! 'Rewilding' is NOT just a fashionable term some ecologists use lightly without real context so let’s explore what Rewilding really is. And let’s do it with a nod to our dearly missed friend Frans de Waal - it all begins with empathy. 🦫 So what is rewilding? Put simply, rewilding is the act of restoring an area of land (or sea!) to a more ‘natural’ state. This may involve reverting human-sculpted landscapes, reintroducing lost or extinct species and supporting struggling natural processes. Some specific examples include re-wiggling straightened rivers or bringing back beavers or wolves. ✨ What rewilding is NOT? Contrary to what some might imagine, rewilding is not just walking away from an area and leaving nature ‘to take over’. Humans have changed our landscapes and ecosystems so much that we have made it near-impossible for nature to restore itself without a little help. There are lots of brilliant benefits to rewilding. (It’s basically a win-win for people, the planet, flora, fauna, and funga!) Discover some of these advantages in the infographic and examples below. 💪 How can I support rewilding? If you’d like to support rewilding efforts, check out organizations like Global #RewildingAlliance, #Rewild or #sanctuarylife and see what you can do to help. (Normally donating funds or your time is a pretty good place to start!) If you’re as fascinated by rewilding as I am, you’ll find some more info in the partnership & programs our #SisterSanctuaries offer! And of course help us #RelistWolves www.RelistWolves.org All Wolves Matter just as all species matter in ecosystem health! National Geographic Society #rewilding #worldrewildingday #restoration #nature #environment #sustainability #regeneration

What happens when we bring communities together to help nature flourish? 💚 Published today, The Wildlife Trusts' report reveals the striking results of the Nextdoor Nature project, which was made possible thanks to £5 million funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. 👐 For us, this funding allowed us to recruit two Wilder Communities Officers, Patrick and Helen, who worked alongside communities in the Priorswood and Holway areas of Taunton and the Westfield and Milford park area of Yeovil. Their work focused on being present in communities, listening to ideas, and helping to bring those ideas to life in a practical way. Ponds were dug and repaired, pollinator beds planted, bug hotels built, and bats monitored — the dedication of so many brilliant people working together for nature left Patrick and Helen feeling privileged to be part of their story. Although the Nextdoor Nature project has come to an end, its legacy lives on. In fact, Nextdoor Nature ran as one of the many projects that makes up Team Wilder, which feeds directly in to one of our vision for a Wilder Somerset 2030. What's Team Wilder? Well, in order for nature to recover, we need many more people on nature’s side. The science shows that if just 1 person in every 4 visibly takes action, this can be enough to change the minds and behaviour of the majority. 🌱 Find out more about Team Wilder, and how you can take action for nature: https://lnkd.in/eXb2qmRN 📊 Discover the impact of Nextdoor Nature: https://lnkd.in/ebhqUNxE #NationalLottery #NextdoorNature #Community #Wellbeing #Nature #Wildlife

We are the Amazon Research & Conservation Collaborative #ARCC The western Amazon Rainforest supports more birds and mammals than all of Europe, and more tree species than the US and Canada combined. Yet, all of this biodiversity is at stake, threatened by the rapid expansion of illegal gold mining, oil exploitation, wildlife trafficking, and deforestation. Our mission is to support the conservation of western Amazonia through interdisciplinary research, community engagement, and communication initiatives. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 ↓↓↓ Every donation - big and small - will help us grow our impact at this early stage. Consider joining our newsletter and sharing our content to support our cause. 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: https://lnkd.in/gCxWEZnJ 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://lnkd.in/g-p8zhfi #ARCC #AmazonRainforest #RainforestConservation

Happy #WorldRewildingDay from Wilderkind! Today, we celebrate the incredible power of nature to heal itself. Here at Wilderkind, we've spent the past year laying the foundations necessary to accelerate nature recovery in Britain. We're thrilled with the progress made at our flagship partner sites: Athelney, led by Somerset Wildlands, and Wild Tolworth & Paradise Fields, spearheaded by Citizen Zoo. Thanks to our clients' support, we've achieved some great milestones: - Mapping recovery: We partnered with Sensat to create a full digital 3D map of both sites. This vital tool will guide future rewilding efforts. - Unveiling hidden residents: We conducted a comprehensive water vole survey in Athelney, ensuring that we're able to begin interventions to improve the habitat. - Listening to the land: We funded a bio-acoustics survey at Athelney, gaining valuable insights into the existing soundscape and how it changes with rewilding. These are just the first steps! This year, we're excited to announce plans for: - Building a network of scrapes in Athelney: These shallow depressions will provide vital breeding grounds for amphibians and invertebrates, boosting biodiversity & holding water on the site for longer. - Bringing back the beaver: We're exploring the possibility of introducing beavers to specific urban centres, following careful study and community engagement. - Introducing White Storks back to London!: We're looking for funding to launch a white stork program, bringing these marvellous birds back to our skies. We're incredibly grateful for your support in making Wilderkind a reality. Together, we're rewilding landscapes and rekindling our connection with the natural world. Let's keep the momentum going! #WorldRewildingDay #Wilderkind #rewilding #conservation #naturebasedsolutions #beavers

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝟒𝟎 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨 💡Through incredible teamwork under challenging conditions, the Munywana Conservancy in South Africa received a donation of 40 southern white rhino to bolster their current rhino population; the first translocation of many under ‘Rhino Rewild’, an initiative to rewild 2,000 southern white rhino over the next decade. This marks the first step of the continent-wide effort led by African Parks. The donation will bolster Munywana's rhino population and support conservation and community efforts. The conservancy, encompassing 29,866 hectares, is a collaborative effort between community and private landowners. The translocated rhinos come from the world's largest captive breeding operation acquired by African Parks in 2023. African Parks Network This initiative aims to establish secure populations, mitigate risks, and ensure the future of the species. The success of this translocation underscores the importance of well-protected areas, like Munywana, in preserving biodiversity. Initial funders include the ROB AND MELANI WALTON FOUNDATION, The Pershing Square Foundation, WeWild Africa, The Aspinall Foundation, and The Wildlife Emergency Fund. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭! https://lnkd.in/dMg_RUHR #wildlife #conservation #progressive #sustainable #economy #rewilding #rhino #rewildinghope #RewildingEurope #rewildingsouthernafrica #rewildingsubsaharanafrica

A Universe of Moon Jellies in Puget Sound 🌊 Have you noticed an increase in "jellies" while out on the water? Working with Tribal fishers during salmon harvest revealed that Moon Jellies (Aurelia labiata) are more numerous than they used to be. Researchers started to notice an intensification of the blooms after the marine heat wave in 2015-2016 Moon Jellies play an interesting role in Puget Sound's ecology. These gelatinous creatures may be less susceptible to changes in water quality and climate impacts, making them resilient inhabitants of our marine environment. Their presence can indicate shifts in the ecosystem, often thriving where other species struggle. Understanding and protecting the delicate balance of Puget Sound is crucial. At EarthViews Conservation Society, we are dedicated to documenting and preserving this unique marine habitat. Your support helps us continue this vital work. Join Us in Protecting Puget Sound! Donate to support our conservation efforts. Learn more and get involved by visiting our website: Link in Bio - earthviewsociety.org #MoonJellies #PugetSound #MarineConservation #ProtectOurWaterways #EarthViewsConservation #ClimateChange #Donate #JoinUs

🐅 Crafting a compelling grant application is key to securing funding for your conservation projects...but how do you create impactful content that captures donors' attention and showcases the value of your work? Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3AaVeu9 #GrantWriting #Conservation #WildlifeProtection

Did you know that 20% of Galicia (where I live in Spain) is made up of monoculture Eucalyptus plantations? 😮 I've been here for over 6 years and am always amazed by the lack of natural, native woodlands - coming from the UK (and growing up in Dorset next to the New Forest) I always took those kinds of places for granted. Recently though I met the team behind a new European Rewilding Project - called Sylvester, and am excited to share that they've launched a project that aims on tackling this issue head on 🙌 They've just launched a kickstarter that aims to raise funds so they can buy a plot of land here in Galicia and begin work to remove the eucalyptus before helping to restore it to it's former glory. Instead of monoculture plots we could have wild oaks, chestnuts, hazels, ash... and we'd be creating some amazing habitats for our wildlife too. Shout out to Hedda Werres and her team for all that they're working towards - and to say thanks for her time discussing the project with me (a self-confessed Rewilding fanboy!) too. I hope to visit the plot at some point - hopefully when the funding has been raised! 🎉 You can learn more about this and (more importantly!) back the project here: https://lnkd.in/e6PXsP2D #rewilding #galicia #eucalyptus #sylvester #climateaction #biodiversity #environment

A $21 million dollar donation to The Nature Conservancy - most likely the single largest donation to buy land in Australian history - has supported the Queensland Government in the purchase of the Vergemont Station in western Queensland. Making an important contribution to Australia’s efforts to protect 30% of lands and 30% of oceans by 2030 (Pathways to 30x30 report), this acquisition will create a conservation corridor of 1.4 million hectares (slightly larger than Yosemite National Park in the United States). The area contains 34 regional ecosystems, including key habitat for the endangered Night Parrot and highly restricted Opalton Grasswren, and protects the headwaters of the Lake Eyre Basin, the source of one of the last remaining free-flowing arid river systems in the world. Read more: https://nature.ly/3Jk9Vwi