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Rewilding is bringing creatures back to UK – but a lack of funds is holding it back (www.bigissue.com)

submitted 6 months ago by GreyShuck@feddit.uk to c/nature@feddit.uk

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Beavers are back in London. For the first time in 400 years, a family of wild beavers are calling the capital their home, nibbling away at trees and building dams in a nature reserve in west London. They didn’t find their way to Greenford accidentally, however. Their presence is a testament to a growing rewilding movement across the UK.

Rewilding can take many different forms, whether reintroducing lost and endangered species, turning over farmland to nature, or reducing the risk of flooding. Its benefits extend beyond the chance of a brief encounter with a beaver – it’s playing a leading role in tackling the climate crisis and boosting biodiversity.

But it can also come up against challenges, with funding often scarce and public attitudes sometimes skeptical.

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[–] Sizzler 3 points 6 months ago

I know someone highup involved in one of the Southern rewilding processes. Acted like this was them being all about the environment. Flew to Middle East and back for the next weekend for a quick rest trip. Just typical that the people involved are often not really committed.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Beavers are back in London

Sorry, had to 😁

[–] maculata@aussie.zone 2 points 6 months ago

I wish I could upvote this more.

[–] maculata@aussie.zone 2 points 6 months ago

I’d love to rewild Scotland with, like, Scottish people. Get all the fucking foreign estate owners the fuck out.