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Derbyshire Restores Wildlife at Scale with Public Access
Planet WinsMar 12

Derbyshire Restores Wildlife at Scale with Public Access

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is flipping conservation on its head, buying up low-value land to let nature recover on its own while welcoming people in to watch it happen. The Making Space for Nature program aims to create connected wildlife corridors across the county by 2030.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife
Planet WinsApr 16

Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife

A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.

BBC Science2 min read
Somerset Farm Rewilding Doubles Bird Species in 3 Years
Planet WinsJun 1

Somerset Farm Rewilding Doubles Bird Species in 3 Years

A former dairy farm in England transformed into a wildlife sanctuary has seen bird species jump from 67 to 94 in just three years. The results show how quickly nature can recover when given the chance.

Guardian Environment3 min read
Aussie Vet Students Get Wildlife Training at Mobile Hospital
SolutionsApr 13

Aussie Vet Students Get Wildlife Training at Mobile Hospital

Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue
Community HeroesJun 12

Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue

A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
UK Village Rewilding Brings Back Butterflies, Slow Worms
Planet WinsJun 10

UK Village Rewilding Brings Back Butterflies, Slow Worms

A small Shropshire village transformed mowed grass into wildflower meadows and brought wildlife roaring back in just one year. The simple project proves any community can help nature recover.

BBC Science3 min read
South Africa Desert Rewilding Earns 34,000 Carbon Credits
SolutionsApr 28

South Africa Desert Rewilding Earns 34,000 Carbon Credits

A massive wildlife reserve in South Africa's Kalahari Desert is fighting climate change by bringing back native animals, which are helping degraded soil store carbon naturally. The project proves that restoring grasslands can work just as well as planting forests.

Mongabay2 min read
Thailand Rewilding Program Grows From 6 to 71 Elephants
Community HeroesFeb 14

Thailand Rewilding Program Grows From 6 to 71 Elephants

A baby elephant born at Thailand's Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary marks the sixth successful birth for a formerly domesticated mother, proving that rescued elephants can thrive in the wild. Since 2004, the sanctuary's population has grown from six elephants to 71.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Tunnel Project Accidentally Creates Wildlife Paradise in UK
Planet WinsMay 31

Tunnel Project Accidentally Creates Wildlife Paradise in UK

When engineers moved a busy highway underground in 2011, they didn't just solve traffic problems. They sparked one of southern England's most successful rewilding stories.

BBC Science2 min read
916% More Birds at England Rewilding Site in 25 Years
Planet WinsJan 28

916% More Birds at England Rewilding Site in 25 Years

A small estate in England turned failing farmland into a wildlife haven, boosting breeding birds by 916% in just 25 years. The secret? Letting nature take the wheel.

Good News Network2 min read
Wildlife Doubles in 3 Years at UK Nature Site
Planet WinsJun 11

Wildlife Doubles in 3 Years at UK Nature Site

A rewilded site in Lincolnshire has more than doubled its biodiversity in just three years, bringing back rare birds and releasing beavers that are already reshaping the landscape. The project shows how quickly nature can bounce back with the right help.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Couple Turns Barren Land Into Wildlife Haven With 700 Trees
Planet WinsFeb 20

Couple Turns Barren Land Into Wildlife Haven With 700 Trees

A conservation duo transformed a barren plot near India's Tadoba Tiger Reserve into a thriving ecosystem with over 700 trees, 60 bird species, and a sustainable homestay. Their land now captures 10 lakh litres of rainwater yearly while providing safe habitat for wildlife from mongooses to leopards.

The Better India2 min read
India Wildlife Center Has Saved 40,000 Animals Since 1999
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

India Wildlife Center Has Saved 40,000 Animals Since 1999

A leopard cub named Jaggu was hours from death when rescuers found him alone in the forest. Today he's thriving at a wildlife center that's treated over 40,000 animals and needs support to keep saving lives.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
California Invests $80M in Salmon Recovery and Wildlife
Planet WinsMay 29

California Invests $80M in Salmon Recovery and Wildlife

California just committed $80.4 million to wildlife connectivity and salmon recovery, with the biggest win happening on the Feather River where a decades-old barrier is finally coming down. For salmon fighting their way upstream to spawn, this funding means 28.5 miles of river are about to open up for the first time in generations.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Kentucky Woman Rescues Wildlife After Finding Injured Raccoon
Community HeroesJun 19

Kentucky Woman Rescues Wildlife After Finding Injured Raccoon

One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Uganda's Wildlife Wins: Buffalo Up 29%, Chimps Up 20%
Planet WinsMay 6

Uganda's Wildlife Wins: Buffalo Up 29%, Chimps Up 20%

Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
California Approves $59.6M for Wildlife Crossings & Salmon
Planet WinsFeb 28

California Approves $59.6M for Wildlife Crossings & Salmon

California just greenlit nearly $60 million to build wildlife bridges, restore salmon habitats, and create safer paths for mountain lions and other species across 18 counties. The funding supports 27 projects that protect biodiversity while giving more Californians access to nature.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Gen Z in Gujarat Rescues Wildlife via WhatsApp
Community HeroesApr 24

Gen Z in Gujarat Rescues Wildlife via WhatsApp

Young volunteers across Gujarat are responding to wildlife emergencies through WhatsApp groups, turning from passive online viewers into active first responders. They're reshaping how cities handle trapped snakes, injured birds, and other animal encounters.

The Better India2 min read
Australia's First Wildlife Vet Hospital Training Program
Community HeroesFeb 12

Australia's First Wildlife Vet Hospital Training Program

Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train veterinary students in wildlife care, creating the only hands-on wildlife hospital program in the country. The initiative tackles Australia's critical shortage of 1,500 veterinarians while ensuring injured native animals get the expert care they deserve.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Twitch Streamer Opens Wildlife Sanctuary with Live Cams
Planet WinsMay 12

Twitch Streamer Opens Wildlife Sanctuary with Live Cams

Maya Higa turned her passion for animals and streaming into Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit wildlife refuge that brings conservation education to millions through live webcams and virtual tours. She's proving the internet can build the next generation of wildlife protectors.

TED3 min read

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