Tag #Rewilding

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Scottish Wolf Reintroduction Could Store 1 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually

Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could increase carbon dioxide storage in expanding native woodlands by 1 million tonnes annually, reducing overgrazing by deer, and contributing to 5% of UK woodland carbon removal targets, despite potential conflict with farmers and deer stalkers.

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Illegal Lynx Release in Scottish Highlands Sparks Rewilding Debate

Four lynx, likely from a private collection, were illegally released into the Cairngorms national park in Scotland; two were quickly captured, but two more were discovered days later, sparking debate about the future of rewilding initiatives and the regulation of private exotic animal ownership.

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UK Rewilding Initiatives Show Promise in Combating Biodiversity Loss

Scotland and Wales are pioneering large-scale rewilding projects to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, with Scotland aiming to become the world's first 'rewilded nation' and Wales launching a crowdfunding campaign for a major ecosystem restoration project starting in spring 2025.

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Scottish Wolf Reintroduction to Sequester One Million Tons of CO2 Annually

A University of Leeds study proposes reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands to curb red deer overpopulation, which hinders forest regeneration; the model predicts that approximately 167 wolves could sequester one million tons of CO2 annually.

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Scottish Charity's Novel Method Boosts Rare Aspen Tree Reproduction

In a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, a charity uses a unique method to make the rare aspen tree flower and produce seeds by stressing 104 specimens in a polytunnel, addressing the species' infrequent natural reproduction and contributing to rewilding efforts across Britain.

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Isle of Man Rewilding Project Combats Climate Change with Rainforest Restoration

The Manx Wildlife Trust is converting a 174-acre conifer plantation on the Isle of Man into a biodiverse temperate rainforest, funded by Aviva, to combat climate change impacts and promote sustainable land use, with plans to eventually integrate low-methane cows and ecotourism.

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