Rewild to deter invasion. Why not just rewild?

To be fair the two places mentioned, Finland and Poland, have stunning environments right on the borders they share with Russia and her allies and are already rewilding so perhaps all these geo-politics aren't so bad if they come with nice side effects for everyone.

#rewilding #eu #europe #openborders #Biodiversity #NatureRestoration #ClimateResilience #GeoPolitics #ClimatePolicy

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/09/countries-can-rewild-borders-to-deter-invasions-says-eu-environment-chief

🌟🦫 Beavers back in Somerset! For the first time, six Eurasian beavers released on National Trust land—nature’s engineers creating wetlands, boosting biodiversity & easing floods. A wild comeback story after 400 years! Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg82lz8xj7o

@goodnews

#GoodNews #BeaverRelease #NatureRestoration #EcoWin #SomersetWildlife

#MOFGA - #PlantCorridors

By Heather McCargo, Photos by Jean English, Winter 2014-2015

"#NativePlant corridors attract #pollinators and #wildlife to your farm by stretching across your property to connect your piece of #NativeHabitat to nearby #meadows, #wetlands or #woodlands. This creates a much larger area for #NativePollinators to #forage, raise young and migrate. Corridors may run along a road, between fields, in a #swale or on the edge of a #forest, connecting habitats off the property and returning native plants to the parts of the farm not suitable for traditional crops.

This article describes two approaches to creating native habitat corridors: changing #mowing habits to favor native species, and planting woody and herbaceous combinations to increase native plant diversity on the farm.

Populations of all native species are in decline across the state. Our human footprint is taking its toll on wild creatures, including pollinators such as #bees and #butterflies that are so important on the farm for crop pollination. Native plant species each share an evolutionary history with indigenous insects, birds, reptiles, mammals, bacteria and fungi. When native plants are gone, many of these creatures go too, leading to a collapse of ecosystem function. Farmers benefit from the services provided by a healthy ecosystem, such as groundwater recharge; clean surface streams and ponds; pollination; a diversity of birds, spiders and amphibians to eat many insects including crop pests; and beneficial soil fungi and bacteria. Fortunately, when native plants are reintroduced into a landscape, many of these other creatures return.

As farmers and landowners, we can bring native plants, and the attendant diversity, back into the Maine landscape in a way that works with a farmer’s busy schedule. Many native plants thrive in dry, wet and shady areas that are poor sites for traditional farm crops."

Learn more:
https://www.mofga.org/resources/pollinators/plant-corridors/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #NativePlantCorridors #Gardening #Farming #Homesteading #Nature #NatureConservation #NatureRestoration #Maine

RE: https://mastodon.social/@geraldine_brown/115921372919029603

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday!

#Rewilding #Iceland #Nature #NatureRestoration

Nature is at the heart of Perth & Kinross. 🌲 This year, we’re pushing for more restoration and wild spaces. From red squirrels to river health, let's give nature a voice in 2026! 🐿️💧

#Biodiversity #NatureRestoration #PKGreens #GrowWild #Perthshire

China transformed a barren desert into a vibrant wetland over five years through innovative efforts. This demonstrates the power of patience, creativity, and dedication in restoring ecosystems. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/china-achieves-incredible-feat-by-transforming-barren-desert-into-entirely-new-landscape-here-s-how-they-did-it/ar-AA1Mtvs0

@goodnews

#EnvironmentalSuccess #ChinaInnovation #NatureRestoration #GoodNews