As prolonged heatwaves and rising global temperatures make Britain’s weather increasingly volatile, we are witnessing a dramatic escalation in wildfire activity both here and across Europe. 🧵1/9

July’s rewilding wins have landed 🦅 This month we’re celebrating baby beaver births, two seagrass success stories and white storks spreading their wings in England.  Explore these uplifting rewilding stories👇 🧵1/6

Does your rewilding project have an exciting idea that need a funding boost? 🌱 Through the Rewilding Innovation Fund, you could be awarded up to £15,000. Here's some inspiration from projects we've supported in the past👇 🧵1/6

Where are the keystone species? 🦫 The UK government’s £60 million for species reintroductions is welcome. But there's a bison-sized gap in the plans. Photo credits: [1]-Alasdair Sargeant, [2]-Mario Plechaty/Adobe Stock, [3]-Szymon Bartosz/iStock 🧵1/

"Nature cannot remain an afterthought in Labour's new plan. It must become part of the infrastructure that rebuilds Britain." 5 things our new PM should do next: read more ⬇️

Hope with roots: why rewilding must be part of Labour's vision for…

Andy Burnham’s Labour government must ensure nature becomes part of the infrastructure that rebuilds Britain. Here are five rewilding opportunities.

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Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on becoming our new Prime Minister 🇬🇧 Yesterday you promised a new political and economic model that takes power out of Westminster and carries it into "every postcode in the land so that they can do more." 🧵1/6 Image: Alex Hyde.

We can make our world cooler 🌳 Right now, wildfires are tearing across Britain and Europe as a result of the heatwaves we continue to experience this summer. Temperatures are at all-time highs and the threat to both people and nature is impossible to ignore. 🧵1/5

Will this plan deliver for nature? 🌳 While we welcome Defra’s 30by30 Delivery Plan and accompanying Assessment Guidance as an important step towards delivering the UK Government’s commitment to restore nature by 2030, we need to see it backed up with real action. 🧵1/3

With a huge expansion in offshore wind planned for Britain, we can’t repeat past mistakes👇 We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show that clean energy, thriving coastal communities and healthy seas can go hand-in-hand.  Image credit: [1]-Lois GoBe/Adobe Stock 🧵1/4

Meet the wildcat 🐱 This fiery little woodland cat once roamed Britain, but persecution and habitat loss led to their extinction in England and Wales, and pushed them to the brink in Scotland. Photo credit: Peter Cairns/Northshots 🧵1/3

Did you know rewilding is helping our National Parks thrive?🌳 From youth-led rewilding at the Penpont Project in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) to peatland restoration at Kingsdale Head in the Yorkshire Dales, projects across Britain are working to make our National Parks wilder. 🧵1/3

The latest round of our Rewilding Innovation Fund is open 🙌 We’re looking for ambitious rewilding projects that need a boost to get their innovative ideas off the ground. Apply here👇 https://f.mtr.cool/iaxmmzwqdb 1/2

In need of some positivity? You’re in the right place📍 Welcome to #RewildingWins, our monthly series where we put a spotlight on some of the month’s incredible rewilding achievements. And what a month it’s been… Scroll down to see June's highlights👇 🧵1/8

We welcome Defra's Farming Roadmap and its support for nature-friendly farming 🌱🚜 We need this long-term thinking for nature: a Nature Recovery Roadmap to scale up habitat restoration, support #rewilding & restore connectivity. 

The Farming Roadmap

Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future sets out a clear vision for the future of farming in England. It brings together the government's long-term plans, priorities and commitments for the farming sector in a single place, providing greater clarity and direction for farmers and the wider industry.

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Are you feeling the heat? 🌡️ As Britain faces its second heatwave of 2026, it's impossible to ignore the threat of climate breakdown. 🧵1/6

Nothing beats boots on the ground to learn about rewilding 🥾 Last week, we took a group of practitioners to the National Trust’s Southwood Estate in Pembrokeshire. This 300 hectare site is home to Welsh mountain ponies and Welsh black cattle which are helping to create a mosaic of habitats.  1/5

It’s time to rewild our banknotes — but which species do you think deserves top billing? 💷 As the Bank of England invites us all to vote on which species we’d like to see on our banknotes, we welcome the greater visibility and awareness this could bring to Britain’s stunning wildlife. 1/5

Something special happens when you bring a group of rewilders together in a room (or a field!) 🌱 Back in April, we hosted a very special event in the Lake District — our annual Rewilding Network Gathering.  1/3

Here are three reasons why we should bring the lynx back to Britain 🐾 1. Lynx would thrive in Britain. There is a suitable habitat to bring them back to. Scroll for reasons 2 and 3👇 🧵1/3

A day in the life of a Eurasian lynx 🐾 These beautiful, elusive creatures once called Britain home, playing a vital role shaping our ecosystems, but their forest habitat was destroyed and they were hunted to extinction here. As a result, many people don’t know much about them.  🧵1/6

Today is #InternationalLynxDay – but how much do you really know about Europe’s comeback cat? Discover four facts about the Eurasian lynx. #LynxToScotland @treesforlife.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social @rewildingbritain.org.uk

Our ocean hosts incredible, resilient ecosystems, but it needs help 💙🌊 We've launched a new 12 Steps to Marine Rewilding guide on #WorldOceansDay – for individuals, coastal communities & organisations: https://f.mtr.cool/jqyjabkfhi

Five bison are now at the Castletown Estate in Cumbria 🙌 It was thrilling to see the herd thriving in the landscape. Bison reshape woodlands through their natural behaviours: grazing bark, felling trees and taking dust baths. They open up dense areas, improve soil health and create new habitats.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, what does the UK election shake-up mean for rewilding? 🧐 Power shifts bring opportunities, but politicians are dodging big commitments. Our new blog explores what could be next: 

What the Spring 2026 UK elections mean for rewilding

Deep dive into what the UK Election results ould signify for scaling up rewilding across Wales, England and Scotland.

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We'll be at Holyrood on Thursday to stand up for nature 🗣️📢 🌿 Will you join us?

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Join us next Thursday June 4 12:30-2pm outside Scottish Parliament to demand real recovery for Scotland’s nature! The more of us who show up, the stronger our message to MSPs! There will be live music and incredible speakers. Let's stand up for nature together! 🙌 Sign up! shorturl.at/wqIC4

Wow, what an event! 🌞 Last weekend we joined Youngwilders at Rewilding Network site Hepple Wilds for their Overgrowth North youth rewilding summit. As proud supporters of the event, it was amazing to connect with young people who are pushing the rewilding movement forward. 🧵1/2

Marine wins are taking over this month 🌊 From a new study revealing extraordinary seabed recovery in Scotland to majestic sea eagles returning to Exmoor, rewilders have been busy creating a wilder future for us all. Scroll down to discover all of May’s #RewildingWins👇 🧵1/6

In her latest Wild View opinion piece, Rewilding Britain's Founder and Chief Executive Rebecca Wrigley calls for a radical modernisation of the way we protect our landscapes and seascapes, moving beyond the glass display case of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) 🦋 🧵1/4

Meet the newest recipients of our Rewilding Innovation Fund 🌱 This round marks a major milestone: we’ve surpassed £1 million in total grants awarded.  Every funded project strengthens the movement by dispersing knowledge through our Rewilding Network, and our newest recipients are no exception👇1/5

UK nature minister @marycreagh.bsky.social discovered rewilding yesterday at @wildkenhill.bsky.social 🌱 Wild Ken Hill delivers food production, eco-tourism, traditional conservation and rewilding. It was great to show her the power of rewilding and how it can work with other land uses.  1/2