Author: Connections Voyages

The renaming of the Nordic Taiga rewilding landscape ushers in an exciting new chapter for rewilding in northern Sweden. The change emphasises Rewilding Sweden’s commitment to revitalise natural processes, support wildlife comeback, and forge deeper connections between people and nature. Semi-wild reindeer walk through the Nordic Taiga rewilding landscape.Rolf Segerstedt   New name, exciting new future Rewilding Europe’s “Swedish Lapland” rewilding landscape has been renamed “Nordic Taiga”.  As Rewilding Europe’s Swedish partner, Rewilding Sweden began stepping up its rewilding efforts in northern Sweden in late 2022, which have so far primarily focused on ensuring the free flow of water in…

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Rewilding Affric Highlands has just launched in Scotland as a new entity. Complemented by a new website, the rewilding team will continue efforts to revitalise the Affric Highlands landscape and its communities, delivering benefits for nature, climate, and people on a growing scale. Rewilding Affric Highlands has just launched in Scotland as a new entity, with a dedicated website and rewilding team.Peter Cairns   An exciting new chapter Rewilding Europe is excited to announce that Rewilding Affric Highlands has officially launched as a new entity, providing a new foundation from which to continue scaling up rewilding efforts across the 200,000-hectare…

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Over the past six years, multi-partner rewilding efforts have supported the recovery of endangered Dalmatian pelican populations across southeastern Europe. Coordinated by Rewilding Europe and supported by the European Commission, the “Pelican Way of LIFE” initiative has secured a brighter future for this majestic bird and emphasised the importance of wetland restoration. The Pelican Way of LIFE initiative has supported a welcome recovery in Dalmatian pelican populations and laid the foundation for further growth.SEAN WEEKLY PHOTOGRAPHY / Rewilding Europe   An iconic indicator species One of the most impressive breeding birds in Europe, Dalmatian pelicans are ambassadors for vibrant, interconnected…

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The Nature Restoration Law has set ambitious targets for nature recovery across Europe. A new practical guide by Rewilding Europe and the European Rewilding Coalition will help EU Member States turn legal obligations into long-term benefits for nature, climate, and society – through rewilding. The restoration of landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife populations can deliver a wilder Europe where nature and people thrive together.Bruno D’Amicis / Rewilding Europe   Ramping up restoration Today, immediate action at scale is needed to recover nature across Europe. The restoration of European landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife populations is essential – not only for the inherent…

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A recent survey found that most hunters in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains share many of the goals and views of the Rewilding Velebit team. With hunting deeply embedded in local culture, this alignment underscores the importance of collaborating with local hunting associations to scale up rewilding. Rewilding Velebit is transforming the management of five hunting concessions in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains, moving away from hunting towards sustainable wildlife watching.Emmanuel Rondeau   Paradigm shift Rewilding Velebit’s work in the Velebit Mountains of Croatia is focused on transforming the management of five hunting concessions totalling nearly 30,000 hectares. A fresh and sustainable approach to…

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A recent survey found that most hunters in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains share many of the goals and views of the Rewilding Velebit team. With hunting deeply embedded in local culture, this alignment underscores the importance of collaborating with local hunting associations to scale up rewilding. Paradigm shift Rewilding Velebit’s work in the Velebit Mountains of Croatia is focused on transforming the management of five hunting concessions totalling nearly 30,000 hectares. A fresh and sustainable approach to wildlife management – based on wildlife watching, rather than the traditional practise of hunting – is supporting a gradual resurgence in the area’s spectacular…

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