A Rare French Grasshopper Reintroduction Project Reached Its Final Phase
The LIFE SOS Crau Grasshopper project in southern France has entered its final phase after work on habitat management, breeding and reintroduction.
Category Animals & Nature
Wildlife, nature, trees, rivers and quiet recoveries.
Belgium Is Clearing Invasive Plants So Coastal Dunes Can Breathe Again
The LIFE DUNIAS project is restoring Belgian coastal dunes by removing invasive non-native plants and giving native dune vegetation space to recover.
Europe’s Wildlife Comebacks Are Making Coexistence Skills More Important
New coexistence guidance from Rewilding Europe responds to the return of species such as bears, bison, wolves, vultures and beavers.
England’s Peatland Restoration Work Is Moving From Border Mires to Bodmin Moor
DEFRA highlighted peatland restoration projects across England, from the Border Mires to Bodmin Moor, as part of wider work to repair damaged peat soils.
A Major Oyster Reef Restoration Plan Could Revive Lost Marine Habitat on the English Coast
Plans for oyster reef restoration on the English coast aim to bring back a habitat that filters water and shelters marine life.
Red Deer Recovery Work Advanced in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains
Rewilding teams in Croatia’s Velebit Mountains are supporting the return of red deer as part of broader ecosystem recovery.
Leicestershire Turned to Beavers as a Natural Way to Reduce Flooding
Leicestershire County Council backed plans to explore wild beaver releases as part of flood reduction, habitat restoration and nature recovery work.
England Prepared Its Largest-Ever Investment in Threatened Species Recovery
England announced a £60 million Species Recovery Programme investment, with a further £30 million for species recovery on the national forest estate.
The Netherlands Plans Stronger Links Between Nature Areas
Dutch policy plans include more robust links between nature areas to reduce habitat fragmentation and strengthen biodiversity.
Rewilding Europe Reported a Strong Year for Wildlife Comebacks
Rewilding Europe’s 2025 highlights included multiple releases of keystone species across the continent, from bison and vultures to trout, crayfish, hamsters and eagle owls.