Somerset Rewilding Network

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Happy #SomersetDay! The date for this special occasion was chosen in recognition of King Alfred's last stand against the Vikings back in May 878AD. The team at @SWildlands now own 73 acres near Athelney, Alfred's Somerset stronghold. Read more here: somersetwildlands.org/our-land/athel…

Help us share a message of #RewildingHope this #WorldRewildingDay 🌱

It's #WorldRewildingDay! We are really pleased to see rewilding stepping up a gear here in Somerset, with great projects like those run by @SWildlands and @HealRewilding to name a few. If you're rewilding somewhere in the county, get in touch!

We are very excited that @HealRewilding have acquired their first site right here in Somerset! The team hope to boost biodiversity and combat climate change by letting the 460 acre site grow wilder, and we can't wait to see where it goes. bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

Here's an exciting talk coming up in Bristol next week. Jamie Kingscott and Jen Nightingale will be talking to Bristol Rewilding Group all about reintroductions - and it's open to everyone! eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-rewi…

What are the pros and cons of Species Reintroduction? Watch our animation below on the example of beavers 🦫 We're seeking your views on Species Reintroduction 🦬 Read the terms of reference & submit online to our new inquiry by 6 January👇 committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evide…

SUPER excited to say that @HealRewilding is hiring! We're looking for an experienced, talented person to join our small team as our new Head of #Fundraising. £40,000 FTE, part-time (26 hr/wk), flexible hours, remote, site-based (south England) or hybrid 🦅healrewilding.org.uk/hof

Great to see the European Young Rewilders coming back with a bang. If you're aged between 18 and 35, have a look at what they're up to and how you can get involved. europeanyoungrewilders.com

In case you missed the incredible job opportunity last week, here's some more on this exciting project run by @DevonWildlife. itv.com/news/westcount…

Here's an exciting opportunity to work on the potential return of wildcats to the South West. devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs/south-wes…

Looking to add some more trees to your land? Residents in north-east Somerset can get hold of up to 5 trees at a bargain price, for a very limited time only. Note: only a few native species are available, but definitely worth a look. bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/treeg…

Frans Schepers from @RewildingEurope about 'co-existence corridors' for wildlife and humans. The orange areas in this picture from Italy. #RewildingSymposium

I'm delighted to be in Bristol next month at @stgeorgesbris showing Riverwoods and talking #rewilding with the brilliant @curlewcalls. Thx to @naturepl for teeing this up. Do join us on Oct 10. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/2022/…

We're looking forward to @RewildingEurope's big symposium later this month, which you can join online or in-person, absolutely free! rewildingeurope.com/rewilding-symp…

If A Rewilding Britain Landscape has captured your imagination at #RHSChelsea, will you give it your vote for the People's Choice Award? Voting closes at 7pm on Thursday 26 May. bbc.co.uk/programmes/art… 📷 Jason Ingram

The judges were "captivated by the skill, endeavour and charm of A Rewilding Britain Landscape – every step is exquisite". theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Absolutely delighted that A Rewilding Britain Landscape has scooped Best in Show at #RHSChelsea. 🏆 Hats off to the team at Urquhart & Hunt for their creation that's brought to life the powerful story of rewilding, showing how it can reverse the loss of nature in Britain.

In partnership with @WildEastUK, we are excited to announce the launch of WILDEDGES onto the Land App! The WildEdge workflow produces a bespoke mapping template, aimed at enhancing edge habitat across farms, reserves, holdings and estates.🌳

NEW PAPER: Biodiversity Boost From Beavers! 🦫 "...#beavers, as ecological engineers, increase habitat heterogeneity in mountain #forests and thereby promote #biodiversity." Link here: doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2…