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DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Wirruwana" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wirruwana</span></a>, Western <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Australia</span></a>'s largest island</p><p>by Cat Williams, December 23, 2024</p><p>"[Wendy Payne] says the difference between Dirk Hartog Island as a pastoral station and Wirruwana as a national park 'is quite astonishingly different.'</p><p>"To date, eight native species have been reestablished, and the team aims to have up to 13 animals reintroduced by 2030. With the return of the animals, the landscape is changing.</p><p>"When you remove an animal from the environment, everything that animal does in its habitat, such as digging and distributing seeds, is lost.</p><p>"With the return of native animals, these processes and Wirruwana are slowly being restored.</p><p>"'The difference in just a few short years is really quite staggering,' says Wendy.</p><p>A rewilding blueprint</p><p>"Wendy says rewilding Wirruwana is one of the most important ecological restoration projects in Australia, and it's highly regarded globally.</p><p>"With impressive outcomes, what does it mean for the future of Australian environmental conservation?</p><p>"Return to 1616 has shown what is possible. The project provides evidence—and inspiration—for rewilding other islands and protected environments.</p><p>"Wirruwana can lead the way for others to follow in its footsteps, to create a blueprint for the conservation of Australia's precious <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ecosystems</span></a>." </p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://phys.org/news/2024-12-rewilding-wirruwana-western-australia-largest.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">phys.org/news/2024-12-rewildin</span><span class="invisible">g-wirruwana-western-australia-largest.html</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReturnTo1616" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ReturnTo1616</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DirkHartogIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DirkHartogIsland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoringBiodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoringBiodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoringNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoringNature</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Bumblebee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bumblebee</span></a> population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Scotland</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a> project</p><p>"‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/meadows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>meadows</span></a>, full of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wildflowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildflowers</span></a>, young saplings and the buzz of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a>’"</p><p>by Katharine Hay, 26 Nov 2024</p><p>"The bumblebee population has made an impressive comeback in a developed area by increasing to 116 times what it was two years ago thanks to a nature restoration group.</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingDenmarkfield" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RewildingDenmarkfield</span></a>, a 90-acre project based just north of Perth, has been working to restore nature to green spaces in an increasingly built up area for the past two years."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/bumblebee-population-increases-116-times-over-in-remarkable-scotland-project-4882622?emci=99b383ea-9bb1-ef11-88cf-6045bdfe8d29&amp;emdi=81cdbaa0-19b3-ef11-88d0-000d3a9d5840&amp;ceid=2428680" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">scotsman.com/hays-way/bumblebe</span><span class="invisible">e-population-increases-116-times-over-in-remarkable-scotland-project-4882622?emci=99b383ea-9bb1-ef11-88cf-6045bdfe8d29&amp;emdi=81cdbaa0-19b3-ef11-88d0-000d3a9d5840&amp;ceid=2428680</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativePositiveApproaches" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NativePositiveApproaches</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoringNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoringNature</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LandIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LandIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoreTheForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoreTheForests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingScotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RewildingScotland</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Romania" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Romania</span></a> advances river <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/restoration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>restoration</span></a> project in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthernCarpathians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthernCarpathians</span></a></p><p>Irina Marica, 04 December 2024</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingRomania" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RewildingRomania</span></a> has successfully completed the first phase of its river restoration project in the Southern Carpathians, an effort backed by a EUR 74,700 grant from the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EuropeanOpenRiversProgramme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EuropeanOpenRiversProgramme</span></a>. Moving forward, the organization plans to apply for new grants starting next year to continue its long-term efforts to improve river connectivity and restore <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a>.</p><p>Over four months, the team mapped 72 barriers across five key river catchments - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Belareca" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Belareca</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/P%C3%A2r%C3%A2ulRece" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PârâulRece</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fene%C8%99" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Feneș</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sebe%C8%99" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sebeș</span></a>, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Bistra" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bistra</span></a>. These include 39 dams, 26 weirs, 3 natural waterfalls, and other obstacles impacting river connectivity.</p><p>"This phase enabled the inventory of species, assessment of the impact of these barriers, and the prioritization of those suitable for removal. Rewilding Romania has also established clear priorities for future actions and is preparing to advance to the next two phases of the initiative, which require additional funding.</p><p>"Marina Drugă, Team Leader at Rewilding Romania, stated: “The progress we’ve made in identifying and evaluating river barriers is an essential step toward restoring aquatic ecosystems and the habitats of numerous fish species. This initiative is part of our long-term vision to enable rivers to flow freely again and restore natural processes. By undertaking scientifically grounded interventions and feasibility studies that account for associated risks, we aim to generate sustainable benefits for both biodiversity and local communities.'</p><p>"The project, funded by the Open Rivers Programme, will continue until the end of March 2025 and ensures the completion of the first phase of Rewilding Romania’s broader river restoration initiative. </p><p>"Upon concluding this phase, the organization plans to secure additional funding to proceed with subsequent phases of the same initiative: phase two - conducting technical feasibility studies and obtaining the necessary permits and phase three - the actual removal of the selected barriers.</p><p>"Planned actions for 2025 include collaborating with land owners to secure the necessary consent for removals, engaging with stakeholders, and creating a report with best practices to guide similar initiatives.</p><p>"Rewilding Romania is working to ensure the long-term health of aquatic ecosystems in the Southern Carpathians by increasing river connectivity, improving breeding habitats, and boosting the resilience of key species. Removing obsolete barriers will improve sediment transport and water quality, benefiting several fish species."</p><p><a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/rewilding-romania-advances-river-restoration-carpathians-2024" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">romania-insider.com/rewilding-</span><span class="invisible">romania-advances-river-restoration-carpathians-2024</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativePositiveApproaches" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NativePositiveApproaches</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoringNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoringNature</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WaterIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LandIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LandIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoreTheRivers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoreTheRivers</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OpenRivers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OpenRivers</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Campaigners present ‘<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/VisionOfHope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VisionOfHope</span></a>’ for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Scotland</span></a> to become <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rewilding</span></a> nation - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScottishRewildingAlliance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScottishRewildingAlliance</span></a> said the country can ‘lead the movement for global change’.</p><p>"We also need to support <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> to help address the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateCrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateCrisis</span></a> and to create a climate resilient Scotland. We know we must protect and restore the natural environment for future generations."</p><p>Nick Forbes<br>Wednesday 04 December 2024</p><p>"A campaign group calling for Scotland to be declared the world’s first '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RewildingNation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RewildingNation</span></a>' has presented the Scottish Government with proposals for rewilding 30% of the country’s land and seas.</p><p>"The Scottish Rewilding Alliance, a coalition of more than 20 conservation and nature-focused organisations, presented what it called its 'vision of hope' to Scotland’s climate action minister, Alasdair Allan, during a reception in Edinburgh.</p><p>"The alliance said rewilding 30% of Scotland can be achieved if ministers 'show leadership' and commit to 'meaningful action' to restore habitats including <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/peatlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>peatlands</span></a>, native <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/woodlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>woodlands</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wetlands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wetlands</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rivers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rivers</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/seas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>seas</span></a>.</p><p>"It said this can be achieved while maintaining and benefiting productive <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/farmland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>farmland</span></a>.</p><p>"Doing so, they said, would help tackle the connected nature and climate emergencies, and create benefits for people and local communities around health, jobs, sustainable food production, re-peopling, clean air and water, and healthy rivers and seas."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/scotland-government-brian-cox-b2658647.html?trk=public_post_comment-text" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">independent.co.uk/climate-chan</span><span class="invisible">ge/news/scotland-government-brian-cox-b2658647.html?trk=public_post_comment-text</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtectTheForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectTheForests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativePositiveApproaches" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NativePositiveApproaches</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoringNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoringNature</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OceansAreLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OceansAreLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LandIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LandIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestoreTheForests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RestoreTheForests</span></a></p>
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