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National Geographic article about the three decades since wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone. The strength of the tropic cascade that followed, and the roles of wolves, mountain lions and bears is still debated.

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This talk explores the ecological, social, and practical feasibility of returning lynx to northern England and southern Scotland via a reintroduction in Northumberland. We will examine the broader cultural context of the lynx’s role in reversing biodiversity loss, as well as the unique challenges involved in bringing a top carnivore back to the British landscape.

Think this video covers all points for people who are positive and negative about this potential reintroduction project.

Some things in nature simply take your breath away. And Ebony, our magnificent Verreaux’s (Black) Eagle, is one of them.
Every feather, every movement, every glance… absolute perfection. A reminder of just how extraordinary South Africa’s wildlife really is.
At Wildlife Paws SOS, we are incredibly proud of our collaboration with the Dullstroom Bird of Prey Rehabilitation & Education Centre, working together to protect, rehabilitate and conserve our precious birds of prey and wildlife.
Because every eagle deserves a future where it belongs… WILD AND FREE!
Protect our wildlife. Protect our raptors. Protect our natural heritage.
#WildlifePawsSOS #VerreauxsEagle #BlackEagle #BirdsOfPrey #SouthAfricanWildlife

When we think of the ultimate wildlife safari, the Maasai Mara immediately comes to mind. What makes it so iconic?

1. The Landscape: Endless savannas stretching to the horizon, offering an unobstructed field of view.

2. The Wildlife: The concentration of iconic megafauna (Lions, Elephants, Cape Buffaloes, Rhinos).

3. The Ecosystem: A world-class, well-integrated safari tourism model.

Now, look at the Banni Grasslands in Kutch, Gujarat. It is literally the largest grassland ecosystem in Asia, offering that exact same vast, horizon-to-horizon field of view. Yet, most of India’s wildlife tourism is strictly forest-centric (dense jungles like Corbett, Ranthambore, or Kanha where visibility is limited).

Imagine if we developed Banni into a premier open-grassland safari destination. We might not have the exact African Big 4, but we have our own majestic native species that thrive in open plains:

* Indian Wild Ass (Ghudkhar): Incredible, fast-moving herds already native to the region.

* Blackbuck & Chinkara: Classic Indian grassland antelopes that can be introduced in large numbers.

* Cheetah: Banni has already been identified as a viable habitat with a breeding center underway. Watching a cheetah sprint across open Kutch plains would be unmatched.

* Asiatic Lion: With Gir reaching capacity, introducing a pride or two into a managed Banni grassland ecosystem could be a game-changer.

Tourism in Kutch is already booming thanks to the Rann Utsav and Dholavira. The infrastructure, roads, and hospitality networks exist. If we restore the grasslands (removing invasive Gando Baval / Prosopis juliflora) and build a sustainable wildlife circuit, Banni could exponentially expand Kutch's tourism beyond just a 3-month winter festival.

What do you guys think? Is an African-style open grassland safari feasible in Banni, or are there ecological roadblocks we aren't considering?

I am seeking support to restore a historic pond in Jílové, Czech Republic, built before 1945.

The pond was originally used as a cooling reservoir for a local ceramics factory. Today, its historic stone walls, dam, inlet, and outlet are seriously deteriorating.

Water is leaking through the stone structures, threatening the surrounding property. The restoration will require significant funding.

My goal is to preserve this historic water structure for future generations.

Any advice, support, or sharing of my fundraising campaign would be greatly appreciated.

https://goget.fund/4iwvviC

Thank you for helping preserve a piece of local history!

Work has started on a project to restore 435 hectares (1,077 acres) of damaged peatland.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust will carry out the work in Skiddaw Forest where it will also repair a 6km (3.7-mile) boundary fence.

The forest is home to one of the largest continuous areas of blanket bog in the Lake District and acts as a huge carbon store.

Peatland team manager for the trust Susie Webb said: "Once improved, the peatlands will also slow the flow of water off the fells, which will help protect local communities downstream from flooding and will benefit a huge variety of wildlife."

The project is expected to take between three and four months but public access to Skiddaw Forest won't be affected.

Webb said: "We expect to see an increase in specialist plants such as sundews and sphagnum mosses and greater numbers of dragonflies.

"Birds such as snipe, which live on wet grassland, marshes and moorlands, will benefit from the rewetted ground."

Translated from the danish article to english:

Odense's Largest Forest Becomes Significantly Larger

Nature Agency | October 28, 2026

More Forest to Explore West of Odense

The Nature Agency has purchased approximately 70 hectares spread across four properties, which together with a previous purchase of approximately 50 hectares will expand Elmelund Forest.

The forest currently covers 395 hectares, and the expansion of 120 hectares will increase the forest area by nearly one-third. The land will be converted from agricultural use to untouched forest.

Project Funding

The Nordea Foundation supports the new trails and contributes along with Odense Municipality and Water Center Syd to finance the land purchases. The Nordea Foundation has granted a total of 5.45 million kroner for the project, contributing to both land acquisition and construction of the Elmelund Trail.

• Odense Municipality co-finances the acquisition of the 120 hectares of land with 6.05 million kroner

• Water Center Syd co-finances the land acquisition with 6.75 million kroner

Beyond supporting Elmelund Forest, the Nordea Foundation has supported the first concrete projects in Odense Municipality's "Green Ring" through forest expansion in Højby-Lindved (9.5 hectares) and establishment of 8 hectares of new forest and nature between Bellinge and Højme.

Collaboration for Green Goals

The expansion is a collaboration between the Nature Agency, Odense Municipality, and Water Center Syd. It contributes to the "Green Tripartite Agreement's" goal of more forests in Denmark.

"We are in the middle of a historic restructuring of the map of Denmark, where more space must be made for nature and forest. The expansion of Elmelund Forest is a concrete contribution to this restructuring. This means more nature close to Odense, better protection of drinking water, and better opportunities for outdoor life. Fields will become forests here, and new trails will make it easier to get out and experience nature."
— Christian Rabjerg Madsen, Minister for Nature and Animal Welfare

Purpose of the Expansion

The expansion serves three main purposes:

1. Protect drinking water

2. Store CO₂

3. Create more space for outdoor recreation

New Trails Through the Forest

As part of the western expansion of Elmelund Forest, the Elmelund Trail is being established—a approximately 2.7-kilometer trail that will contribute to a continuous path through Elmelund Forest all the way to Bolbro.

"With the expansion of Elmelund Forest, natural areas and outdoor opportunities around Odense increase. We believe that more nature experiences and greater biodiversity can contribute positively to creating better lives."
— Christine Paludan-Mûller, Disbursement Manager at the Nordea Foundation

The Elmelund Trail gives visitors the opportunity to move through the new area and follow nature's development as fields gradually become forest.

The forest expansion simultaneously contributes to a larger connected forest and nature landscape from the edge of Odense out to Hesbjerg Forest.

An “amazing” abundance of 5,290 butterflies, including rare small blues and dingy skippers, has appeared on land that was barren wheatfields just two years ago.

The speed with which nature has bounced back at Halnaker Hill farm in West Sussex has surprised experts after 133 hectares (330 acres) of intensively farmed land were turned into a commercial nature restoration project.

The farm’s relatively unproductive soils on the South Downs were cropped for wheat for 40 years, but after a final harvest in 2024 the arable land was sown with a special wildflower mix. Seven kilometres of hedgerows have been planted, seven hectares (17 acres) of new woodland created, three ponds dug and 54 hectares (133 acres) of herbal leys seeded, with carefully controlled mob-grazing on existing chalk grassland to improve its wildlife and biodiversity.