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CelloMom On Cars

"The bison themselves aren’t a significant carbon sink. It is their influence on the wider environment – compacting soil, dispersing seeds and creating varied habitats through their browsing – that has turbocharged its ability to absorb carbon. The area in which they roam is now soaking up 10 times the amount that it was before the bison were reintroduced."

newscientist.com/article/mg265
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New ScientistHow a surprising twist on rewilding could help settle our carbon debtWe’ve pumped huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that needs to be paid back. Large animals like wolves, bison and whales may already be tackling the problem
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JdeB

#Rewilding #UKcoast

"Why are the British flooding parts of their coast?" [4:48 min]
by Mongabay

youtube.com/watch?v=GLZDlIVRIi

Quote by Mb:
"Mar 19, 2025
Once farmland protected by flood defenses, Steart Marshes in southwest England now thrives as a restored salt marsh. As the defences weakened, the land became increasingly vulnerable to flooding. Instead of rebuilding defenses, conservationists, the government and local communities made a bold choice to let the sea reclaim the landscape. Just over 10 years ago the sea wall was breached, allowing the sea to take over the land, transforming the area into a vital wetland habitat.
Salt marshes, which have declined by 85% in the U.K. since the 19th century, play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems. They provide shelter for wetland wildlife, act as natural flood defenses by absorbing storm surges, stabilize coastlines against erosion, and store carbon to help combat climate change. Managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Steart Marshes now provides a model for future restoration projects, proving that working with nature can protect communities while rebuilding lost habitats."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

YouTubeWhy are the British flooding parts of their coast?By Mongabay
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Mike Kelly

I watched the documentary film of Wilding yesterday, which is based on the excellent Isabella Tree book. The regeneration of the land and the flourishing of the ecosystem at Knepp is so inspiring. It show us what we're missing; it shows us alternative futures.

A few caveats – there are some poor decisions made in telling the story. They have actors playing the younger versions of Tree and her partner, in numerous golden syrup dappled sunburst shots, and there are some very clunky dramatic recreations of key moments from the project's history. Also the sheer poshness and privilege of the main protagonists does grate at times. There is little or no discussion of the economics of the enterprise. (There is more detail about that in the book.) Thus it becomes a film about a personal journey more than any kind of useful blueprint for wider action.

I don't want to sound mean – exceptionally, these people are taking their privilege and doing absolutely the right thing with it, so no complaints there. It's an amazing achievement.

I can see the potential broad appeal of the human narrative of Knepp's rewilding, which is what they've aimed for, but really, it's the flora and fauna which are the stars.

#rewilding #climate #ClimateDiary #climateaction

wildingmovie.com

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Good News Community

Storrington in West Sussex has been named the UK’s first European stork village, joining the European Stork Villages Network alongside the nearby Knepp estate. Once extinct in Britain, white storks are now thriving in these rewilded areas, with a record 53 chicks fledged in 2024. This remarkable comeback highlights the success of conservation efforts and brings hope for biodiversity restoration.

@goodnews

#GoodNews #Conservation #Wildlife #Rewilding
theguardian.com/environment/20

The Guardian · Storrington in West Sussex named UK’s first European stork villageBy Patrick Barkham
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DoomsdaysCW

Solar, Windfarms, #rewilding, #housing -- all are way better uses for the land!

Should #GolfCourses Be Converted Into #Solar Or #Windfarms?

by Tom Hale, 2/25/2025

"It sounds like one of President Donald Trump’s most dreaded nightmares: what if the world’s golf courses were transformed into wind and solar farms? A new study has highlighted that the land occupied by golf courses in the 10 countries with the most courses could generate up to 842 GW of solar power and 659 GW of wind power – far exceeding the existing installed capacity in many cases.

"If the US were to transition entirely to #Renewable energy by 2035, it would require thousands of square kilometers for onshore wind and even more for solar farms. In theory, the space occupied by US golf courses alone could provide about 20 percent of this capacity, the study concludes.

"Another finding was that more land is allocated to golf courses than renewable energy production across many countries, including the US and the UK.

"Maintaining these lush greens comes at a steep environmental cost too – sapping #water resources, destroying #wildlife habitats, and relying heavily on #fertilizers and #pesticides. The researchers point out that golf courses occupy vast amounts of land yet serve a relatively small, often #rich subset of the population.

"'Golf courses, which often occupy vast areas of land and are accessible only through exclusive membership, highlight significant land use conflicts. The concept of energy justice argues that the benefits and burdens of energy supply and land use should be distributed equitably across society. In this context, the general public could benefit if decision-makers decide to use these exclusive golf courses for renewable energy projects,' the study authors write.

"Some countries have taken this idea seriously in the past. For instance, Japan has turned some of its disused golf courses, built in the 1980s during a boom of interest in the sport, into fields of solar panels.

"While the researchers say they’re not proposing that renewable energy companies swoop in to seize the world’s golf courses, they do suggest their project highlights the need for better discussions on land use and energy infrastructure.

"'Our study does not advocate for the direct conversion of golf courses, but it highlights the vast potential for renewable energy on similarly large and #underutilized areas,' Dr Jann Weinand, lead author of the study and Head of the Integrated Scenarios department at the Institute Jülich Systems Analysis at Forschungszentrum Jülich, said in a statement.

"'In light of the ongoing debates about land use for renewables, it is crucial to consider how we allocate land overall – especially when significant space is dedicated to activities that benefit only a limited segment of the population,' added Dr Weinand.

"The study is published in the journal Environmental Research Communications."

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msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori
#Degrowth #Capitalism #EatTheRich #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow

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Rewilding Magazine

The removal of the four dams on the Klamath represents the first real attempt at the kind of river #restoration that #Indigenous nations and environmentalists have long demanded.

It is the result of an improbable campaign that spanned close to half a century, roped in thousands of people, and came within an inch of collapse several times.

Interviews reveal a collaborative achievement with few clear parallels in contemporary activism.

#rewilding #rivers

grist.org/project/indigenous/k

Grist · How the Klamath Dams Came DownBy Anita Hofschneider
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Newsmast Foundation

It's #WorldRewildingDay 🌲 🦡

Efforts to rewild are essential in helping prevent further damage to nature and our climate.

Here, on the open social web, you can learn more by getting involved in the conversation at the @biodiversity and Rewilding Community Feed.

If you're in the UK, we recommend checking out @rewildingbritain.org.uk and their World Rewilding Day guide: rewildingbritain.org.uk/get-in

A photo of a badger sticking it's head up from behind a tree branch in a green forest by DamianKuzdak. The copy reads: World Rewilding Day #WorldRewildingDay. The Newsmast Foundation logo can be seen.
#Rewilding#Nature#Mastodon
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Kathmandu

Here's an article from JSTOR about a systematic method to re-establish trees and other native species in little tiny patches of land, sometimes only a few square yards. Even small plots like that can improve rain in-soak and reduce runoff, provide habitat for birds and bugs and small animals, reduce summer heat, and improve people's moods and health.

daily.jstor.org/the-miyawaki-m

JSTOR Daily · The Miyawaki Method: A Better Way to Build Forests? - JSTOR DailyIndia’s forest production company is following the tenets of the master Japanese botanist, restoring biodiversity in resource-depleted communities.
#GoodNews#Resilience#Rewilding
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Ma Quest :ablobjam:

Register here for the free webinar on World Rewilding Day. Whether you’re passionate about rewilding, work in nature conservation, or are simply curious to learn more, this is a unique opportunity to be inspired and get involved. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist #Webinar #WorldRewildingDay #ReWilding #ReWildingTogether #Conservation #SolarPunkSunday

ZoomWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Rewilding Day Webinar & Panel Discussion: Thriving Together. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Rewilding Day Webinar & Panel Discussion: Thriving Together. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Emma the Curious 🧐

A project using drones to disperse tree seeds could "revolutionise" the expansion of rainforests in South West England.

The Woodland Trust says 75,000 seeds have been scattered on hills which would be inaccessible for human planting by hand.

The drones, which seeded 11 hectares of land around Bodmin in eight hours, scattered tree seeds native to rainforests, including pedunculate oak, alder, wild cherry, downy birch and hazel.

#rewilding #rainforest

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr527z

A landscape of a grey British moorland. A man in red overalls stands on the edge of a cliff. He is looking up at the sky towards a large drone. The drone is in the foreground of the image and has a white body and four black rotors.
BBC NewsDrones sow tree seeds in Devon and Cornwall rainforest projectThe Woodland Trust says 75,000 seeds have been scattered on hills around Bodmin.
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