Rewilding news

New Programme for Government a key moment to prevent Scotland being “left behind” on nature recovery, says Scottish Rewilding Alliance.

Argaty Red Kites welcomed Jim Fairlie MSP, the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, at their Perthshire livestock farm.

Our media statement in response to reports that funding for local nature restoration will be redirected.

First rewilding job creation statistics for Scotland come as Rewilding Nation calls grow.

Three-quarters of Scots want Scotland’s public bodies to step up action on beaver reintroductions, shows research conducted for the Scottish Rewilding Alliance.

This opinion piece reflects on the mid-2024 Scottish Government reset, and how restoring biodiversity and delivering effective climate action must be front and centre on the Government’s to do list.

Our media statement in response to MSPs unanimously voting to support rural businesses in the Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill

A campaign for Scotland to become the first Rewilding Nation in the world, backed by Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, has smashed an ambitious fundraising bid to raise £200,000 in just six days – 24 hours ahead of its original target.

A UK-wide campaign calling for Scotland to become the first Rewilding Nation, backed last week by Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, is launching an ambitious fundraising drive to raise £200,000 in just one week.

First-ever figures reveal 2% of Scotland’s land now rewilding.

Rewilding isn’t about removing communities; it’s about restoring nature to their heart. This joint position statement by the SRA and Community Land Scotland calls for the land reform and rewilding movements to explore their “extensive common ground”.

This opinion piece calls for the Scottish Government to remain resolute and ambitious on its nature and biodiversity targets.