Tag Archives: Nature Restoration

Wildcats Thriving in the Wild after UK’s First-Ever Release

Nineteen wildcats released in the summer into Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, as part of the Saving Wildcats project, are reportedly thriving with just one recorded death, according to conservationists. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and Cairngorms National Park Authority collaborated on the groundbreaking… Read more »

National Nature Reserve at Finglandrigg Woods Expanded for Biodiversity Protection

In a recent development, the National Nature Reserve at Finglandrigg Woods has been significantly extended, marking a crucial step towards safeguarding biodiversity. The extension, as announced by the government, aims to enhance conservation efforts and provide a more extensive habitat for diverse plant and animal species. The move reflects a… Read more »

UK’s First River Restoration Project in Somerset

In the stage-zero restoration project in Somerset, a segment of the River Aller has been released from its artificially narrow channel, allowing the water to meander naturally. This transformation has resulted in the creation of streams, pools, and marshy areas, fostering a more favorable environment for both plant and animal… Read more »

A Boost in Butterfly Numbers in the UK Despite the Erratic Summer Weather

Despite the erratic and changeable weather in Britain this summer, this year’s Big Butterfly Count has shown an increase in butterfly numbers compared to the previous year’s all-time low. Citizen scientists recorded an average of 12 butterflies per 15-minute count, up from nine in 2022. The red admiral butterfly dominated… Read more »

Inaugural “Kings” Series National Nature Reserve Debuts on Lincolnshire Coast

The unveiling of the first installment in the “Kings” series National Nature Reserve has been announced, establishing a milestone for conservation efforts on the Lincolnshire coast. This newly designated reserve is poised to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the region’s unique biodiversity and promoting sustainable environmental practices. The “Kings”… Read more »

Rewilding Sees a Recovery for the Black-Veined Moth

The black-veined moth, a critically-endangered species native to the east Kent countryside, has experienced a resurgence in population following habitat restoration efforts by local farmers. Nearly extinct in 1995 due to habitat loss in the Wye National Nature Reserve, this moth saw a remarkable recovery this year with surveys recording… Read more »

Endangered Birds Return to Dorset After Rewilding Project

A rewilding initiative at Wild Woodbury in Dorset has yielded promising results with the resurgence of several bird species facing critical declines. Seven birds classified on the Conservation Concern Red List have been observed at this 170-hectare site, including the nightingale, greenfinch, grey partridge, marsh tit, skylark, nightjar, and tree… Read more »

Help Biodiversity with a Mini-Wetland in Your Garden

Looking for a nature friendly little project for your garden or outside space? Try creating a mini-wetland! WWT (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust) are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity – and they have some great ideas on anybody can help bring a little bit of wetland into your garden –… Read more »

Seeds Scattered to Create Wild Flower Meadows in Cornwall

The National Trust organized an event at Lanhydrock, a grand estate above the River Fowey, to launch a three-year project aimed at creating 250 hectares (617 acres) of wildflower meadows across Cornwall. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat the UK-wide decline in this species-rich habitat. Participants,… Read more »

Rewilding Project Celebrates First Bison Calf Birthday

The UK celebrated the first birthday of the first bison calf born in the wild in thousands of years. This surprise birth occurred in Blean, near Canterbury, Kent, as part of a rewilding project. The calf, born to one of two young females introduced to the project, now belongs to… Read more »