Art and science in the wild of the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms bear a sense of both peace and grandeur in their lofty peaks and ancient forests, writes Ellie Dimambro-Denson, Monitoring Officer for the Cairngorms Connect project. Ellie has spent …
Redefining pasture management in the Iori River Valley
In southeast Georgia, at the core of the Caucasus Biodiversity Hotspot, lies the Iori River Valley. This fascinating landscapes supports a range of life, including birds of prey, gazelle and …
Can camera trapping help capture predator ecology?
Over the last few centuries, Scotland has been a dangerous place to be a predator. Described by some as the Scottish wildlife clearances, land managers killed incredible numbers of predatory …
Reimagining Europe’s landscapes: ELP announces grants to catalyse new restoration initiatives
New grants from the Endangered Landscapes Programme mean that steps will be taken to plan for the restoration of some of Europe’s most iconic landscapes. From Iceland’s extensive wetlands that were drained for conversion …
One man and his dog: how an extraordinary partnership is helping assess wolf populations in Portugal
It only takes a minute to see that Portuguese wildlife biologist Duarte Cadete and Alice – a six-year-old rescue from a dog shelter – have an inseparable bond. The pair …
From Summit to Sea: Natural solutions to decarbonising landscapes
By Melanie Newton, Project Director for the ELP-funded project Summit to Sea, mid-Wales In Britain, the conversation around how we use our land is gaining momentum. There’s a growing appreciation …
Konik horses find a new home in the Danube Delta
Earlier this week two families of Konik horses were released on the Ermakov Island in the Danube Delta by Rewilding Europe and their local partner Rewilding Ukraine. The animals were …
Navigating Georgia’s complex political ecology in the Chachuna Managed Reserve
We’ve driven across rolling green hills for the past two hours and have yet to see a single person, a pattern that has continued for the last two days. I’m …
The Gökova Bay project: Protecting the world’s most over-fished sea
Today is World Oceans Day, and earlier this week the UN’s International Day for the Fight Against Illegal Fishing was observed. There are few people who understand the challenges of ocean protection better than Zafer Kizilkaya, who …
Water buffalo release in the Danube Delta provides boost for landscape
Rewilding Europe, who are spearheading both the Danube Delta and Western Iberia projects of the Endangered Landscapes Programme (ELP), have successfully released a herd of seven water buffalo on Ermakov …