Jo Smith
@josmithwild.bsky.social
CEO, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Driving change, #rewilding people and places & supporting #communities to take #climate action to create a more #equitable and #sustainable future where #wildlife and people thrive, together.
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Jo Smith
@josmithwild.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Girls play outside less than boys even at two years old, UK survey reveals | Education | The Guardian
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Children from minority ethnic backgrounds play less outdoors, as do children in urban areas.
These early inequalities in play exacerbate existing inequalities in health, and are probably linked to the inequality of access to green space. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...
These early inequalities in play exacerbate existing inequalities in health, and are probably linked to the inequality of access to green space. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...
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This simply isn’t the way to do rewilding; nor is it going to win people over.
A model that seeks to acquire landholdings so quickly is clearly going to make mistakes in community engagement & in land management, and I’ve seen solid evidence of both by these guys.
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A model that seeks to acquire landholdings so quickly is clearly going to make mistakes in community engagement & in land management, and I’ve seen solid evidence of both by these guys.
bsky.app/profile/theg...
‘Unashamedly capitalist’ rewilders claim ‘Moneyball’ approach could make millions - but experts sceptical
‘Unashamedly capitalist’ rewilders claim ‘Moneyball’ approach could make millions - but experts sceptical
Rich Stockdale says model of ‘regenerative capitalism’ would maximise profits by planting trees, restoring peatlands, and installing windfarms across its estates
The founder of an investment firm buying large estates across Britain to restore woods and peatland has said it is “unashamedly and proudly” capitalist, and plans to make tens of millions of pounds in profit.
Rich Stockdale, the chief executive of Oxygen Conservation, said his model of “regenerative capitalism” was a “force for good” because it would offer investors significant profits by planting trees, restoring peatlands, operating solar farms and holiday homes and installing new windfarms across its estates. Continue reading...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This simply isn’t the way to do rewilding; nor is it going to win people over.
A model that seeks to acquire landholdings so quickly is clearly going to make mistakes in community engagement & in land management, and I’ve seen solid evidence of both by these guys.
bsky.app/profile/theg...
A model that seeks to acquire landholdings so quickly is clearly going to make mistakes in community engagement & in land management, and I’ve seen solid evidence of both by these guys.
bsky.app/profile/theg...
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OK I hate rewilding now.
‘Unashamedly capitalist’ rewilders claim ‘Moneyball’ approach could make millions - but experts sceptical
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🌿 Nature is flourishing at Allestree Park!
A new University of Derby report shows our rewilding project is already making a big impact. Visitors are noticing more wildlife and improved wellbeing.
A huge win for Derby, and this is just beginning!
More:
https://pulse.ly/p3ibgeirpz
#Rewilding
A new University of Derby report shows our rewilding project is already making a big impact. Visitors are noticing more wildlife and improved wellbeing.
A huge win for Derby, and this is just beginning!
More:
https://pulse.ly/p3ibgeirpz
#Rewilding
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🌿 Nature is flourishing at Allestree Park!
A new University of Derby report shows our rewilding project is already making a big impact. Visitors are noticing more wildlife and improved wellbeing.
A huge win for Derby, and this is just beginning!
More:
https://pulse.ly/p3ibgeirpz
#Rewilding
A new University of Derby report shows our rewilding project is already making a big impact. Visitors are noticing more wildlife and improved wellbeing.
A huge win for Derby, and this is just beginning!
More:
https://pulse.ly/p3ibgeirpz
#Rewilding
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Please sign the @peatfree.bsky.social petition linked by @jackwallington.com
Shocked last week to see peat extraction by Godwins happening right opposite a reserve where peat restoration is happening
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @craigbennett3.bsky.social @josmithwild.bsky.social
#PeatFree
Shocked last week to see peat extraction by Godwins happening right opposite a reserve where peat restoration is happening
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @craigbennett3.bsky.social @josmithwild.bsky.social
#PeatFree
December 8, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Please sign the @peatfree.bsky.social petition linked by @jackwallington.com
Shocked last week to see peat extraction by Godwins happening right opposite a reserve where peat restoration is happening
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @craigbennett3.bsky.social @josmithwild.bsky.social
#PeatFree
Shocked last week to see peat extraction by Godwins happening right opposite a reserve where peat restoration is happening
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @craigbennett3.bsky.social @josmithwild.bsky.social
#PeatFree
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The white stork hasn’t bred naturally in Derbyshire for centuries… but together, we can change that!
🩵 Let’s bring this iconic species back to our skies and revitalise wetland habitats for all local wildlife.
Help bring back lost species: https://pulse.ly/hfa6zwszal
#Rewilding
🩵 Let’s bring this iconic species back to our skies and revitalise wetland habitats for all local wildlife.
Help bring back lost species: https://pulse.ly/hfa6zwszal
#Rewilding
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The white stork hasn’t bred naturally in Derbyshire for centuries… but together, we can change that!
🩵 Let’s bring this iconic species back to our skies and revitalise wetland habitats for all local wildlife.
Help bring back lost species: https://pulse.ly/hfa6zwszal
#Rewilding
🩵 Let’s bring this iconic species back to our skies and revitalise wetland habitats for all local wildlife.
Help bring back lost species: https://pulse.ly/hfa6zwszal
#Rewilding
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🐾 DOUBLE your donation and help reintroduce the white stork, pine marten, and Eurasian elk, with twice the impact.
🎁 £10 becomes £20
🎁 £25 becomes £50
🎁 £50 becomes £100
Thank you to Reed Foundation for match funding!
Donate by 9th December: https://pulse.ly/ellffdz00i
#Rewilding
🎁 £10 becomes £20
🎁 £25 becomes £50
🎁 £50 becomes £100
Thank you to Reed Foundation for match funding!
Donate by 9th December: https://pulse.ly/ellffdz00i
#Rewilding
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🐾 DOUBLE your donation and help reintroduce the white stork, pine marten, and Eurasian elk, with twice the impact.
🎁 £10 becomes £20
🎁 £25 becomes £50
🎁 £50 becomes £100
Thank you to Reed Foundation for match funding!
Donate by 9th December: https://pulse.ly/ellffdz00i
#Rewilding
🎁 £10 becomes £20
🎁 £25 becomes £50
🎁 £50 becomes £100
Thank you to Reed Foundation for match funding!
Donate by 9th December: https://pulse.ly/ellffdz00i
#Rewilding
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Middleton Moor yesterday. We explored the possibilities, the future, and the past. It will improve for biodiversity and connect. More importantly, it is easy to access and people will be able to enjoy it.
Please donate if you can and share.
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
Please donate if you can and share.
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Middleton Moor yesterday. We explored the possibilities, the future, and the past. It will improve for biodiversity and connect. More importantly, it is easy to access and people will be able to enjoy it.
Please donate if you can and share.
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
Please donate if you can and share.
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
A fabulous day yesterday with our board, lead Wilder inclusive governance cohort and senior team talking exciting plans for nature and communities 💚
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A fabulous day yesterday with our board, lead Wilder inclusive governance cohort and senior team talking exciting plans for nature and communities 💚
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The worries and benefits of Storm Claudia, greening flood defences in the Trent Valley, a tale of two cities and their parks and gardens and a fabulous opportunity to support nature in Derbyshire. My @thetimes.com Nature Notebook online & in yesterday’s paper.
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The worries and benefits of Storm Claudia, greening flood defences in the Trent Valley, a tale of two cities and their parks and gardens and a fabulous opportunity to support nature in Derbyshire. My @thetimes.com Nature Notebook online & in yesterday’s paper.
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Art in nature
A frosty day @derbyswildlife.bsky.social Peak Village, Rowsley
Consulting with residents on plans for the allotments...improving biodiversity and growing your own
@josmithwild.bsky.social
A frosty day @derbyswildlife.bsky.social Peak Village, Rowsley
Consulting with residents on plans for the allotments...improving biodiversity and growing your own
@josmithwild.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Art in nature
A frosty day @derbyswildlife.bsky.social Peak Village, Rowsley
Consulting with residents on plans for the allotments...improving biodiversity and growing your own
@josmithwild.bsky.social
A frosty day @derbyswildlife.bsky.social Peak Village, Rowsley
Consulting with residents on plans for the allotments...improving biodiversity and growing your own
@josmithwild.bsky.social
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A day to remember clearing reeds on the Cromford canal...new volunteers, enthusiasm, laughter and cake..and, yes, we will ache tomorrow
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social @jimdixonwriter.bsky.social
#LeaWoods #Volunteering
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social @jimdixonwriter.bsky.social
#LeaWoods #Volunteering
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A day to remember clearing reeds on the Cromford canal...new volunteers, enthusiasm, laughter and cake..and, yes, we will ache tomorrow
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social @jimdixonwriter.bsky.social
#LeaWoods #Volunteering
@derbyswildlife.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social @jimdixonwriter.bsky.social
#LeaWoods #Volunteering
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First official planting day done at Overdale Nature Reserve, near Hathersage. 2 out of the 11 plots now complete. @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @josmithwild.bsky.social
Some tired volunteers now! It's hilly!
Some tired volunteers now! It's hilly!
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
First official planting day done at Overdale Nature Reserve, near Hathersage. 2 out of the 11 plots now complete. @derbyswildlife.bsky.social @josmithwild.bsky.social
Some tired volunteers now! It's hilly!
Some tired volunteers now! It's hilly!
An inspiring day talking about reintroductions and recovery with @derekgow1965.bsky.social yesterday.
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
An inspiring day talking about reintroductions and recovery with @derekgow1965.bsky.social yesterday.
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Been at Allestree Park in #Derby today. Britain's largest urban rewilding project. Exploring a new corner of the park, ready to work with a client there. It's hard not to love where I work.
#nature #therapy #counselling #outdoors
#nature #therapy #counselling #outdoors
October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Been at Allestree Park in #Derby today. Britain's largest urban rewilding project. Exploring a new corner of the park, ready to work with a client there. It's hard not to love where I work.
#nature #therapy #counselling #outdoors
#nature #therapy #counselling #outdoors
Good to attend the Labour Party Conference to advocate for investment in nature.
Lots of interesting panels and debates. Although sadly nature mostly just used in the imagery and not much mention in speeches or policy announcements.
Lots of interesting panels and debates. Although sadly nature mostly just used in the imagery and not much mention in speeches or policy announcements.
October 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Good to attend the Labour Party Conference to advocate for investment in nature.
Lots of interesting panels and debates. Although sadly nature mostly just used in the imagery and not much mention in speeches or policy announcements.
Lots of interesting panels and debates. Although sadly nature mostly just used in the imagery and not much mention in speeches or policy announcements.
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Today @derbyswildlife.bsky.social we got involved in some #CitizenScience
Even if you haven't got a #GreatUKWaterblitz kit, you can still take part in the Big River Watch between now and 25 Sept
@theriverstrust.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
Even if you haven't got a #GreatUKWaterblitz kit, you can still take part in the Big River Watch between now and 25 Sept
@theriverstrust.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today @derbyswildlife.bsky.social we got involved in some #CitizenScience
Even if you haven't got a #GreatUKWaterblitz kit, you can still take part in the Big River Watch between now and 25 Sept
@theriverstrust.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
Even if you haven't got a #GreatUKWaterblitz kit, you can still take part in the Big River Watch between now and 25 Sept
@theriverstrust.bsky.social @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social
@josmithwild.bsky.social
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We urgently need your support to help wildlife find its way home to Middleton Moor.
If we lose it, rare species, vital wildlife, and wild spaces are at risk.
We have until the 30th of November to raise £1.2m.
Donate today to save Derbyshire's wilder future.https://pulse.ly/siftooynkl
If we lose it, rare species, vital wildlife, and wild spaces are at risk.
We have until the 30th of November to raise £1.2m.
Donate today to save Derbyshire's wilder future.https://pulse.ly/siftooynkl
September 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We urgently need your support to help wildlife find its way home to Middleton Moor.
If we lose it, rare species, vital wildlife, and wild spaces are at risk.
We have until the 30th of November to raise £1.2m.
Donate today to save Derbyshire's wilder future.https://pulse.ly/siftooynkl
If we lose it, rare species, vital wildlife, and wild spaces are at risk.
We have until the 30th of November to raise £1.2m.
Donate today to save Derbyshire's wilder future.https://pulse.ly/siftooynkl
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England's nature is dying.
Research by the @theguardian.com has revealed that only 2.83% of England's natural landscapes are properly protected. This is far below the government's commitment to #30x30.
Read the full article here: buff.ly/WRChHu5
#Rewilding #NatureRestoration
Research by the @theguardian.com has revealed that only 2.83% of England's natural landscapes are properly protected. This is far below the government's commitment to #30x30.
Read the full article here: buff.ly/WRChHu5
#Rewilding #NatureRestoration
September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
England's nature is dying.
Research by the @theguardian.com has revealed that only 2.83% of England's natural landscapes are properly protected. This is far below the government's commitment to #30x30.
Read the full article here: buff.ly/WRChHu5
#Rewilding #NatureRestoration
Research by the @theguardian.com has revealed that only 2.83% of England's natural landscapes are properly protected. This is far below the government's commitment to #30x30.
Read the full article here: buff.ly/WRChHu5
#Rewilding #NatureRestoration
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Rooted in Hope at Laverstoke Court 🌿
In Derby, the community came together to reimagine an overlooked patch of land behind a housing block.
What was once an abandoned strip of grass is now a thriving shared garden. It shows that no space is too small to lead the way in rewilding and reconnection
In Derby, the community came together to reimagine an overlooked patch of land behind a housing block.
What was once an abandoned strip of grass is now a thriving shared garden. It shows that no space is too small to lead the way in rewilding and reconnection
August 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rooted in Hope at Laverstoke Court 🌿
In Derby, the community came together to reimagine an overlooked patch of land behind a housing block.
What was once an abandoned strip of grass is now a thriving shared garden. It shows that no space is too small to lead the way in rewilding and reconnection
In Derby, the community came together to reimagine an overlooked patch of land behind a housing block.
What was once an abandoned strip of grass is now a thriving shared garden. It shows that no space is too small to lead the way in rewilding and reconnection
Reposted by Jo Smith
Spotlight on Europe’s rarest bear: global conference in the Central Apennines
Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter.
rewildingeurope.com/news/spotlig...
Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter.
rewildingeurope.com/news/spotlig...
Spotlight on Europe’s rarest bear: global conference in the Central Apennines | Rewilding Europe
Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter. In 2026, an event in the Central Apennines rewilding…
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August 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Spotlight on Europe’s rarest bear: global conference in the Central Apennines
Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter.
rewildingeurope.com/news/spotlig...
Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter.
rewildingeurope.com/news/spotlig...
A day at Common Farm, our fourth large scale rewilding site and the most exciting one so far! The last photo is the “before”.
August 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A day at Common Farm, our fourth large scale rewilding site and the most exciting one so far! The last photo is the “before”.
The Planning Bill still weakens vital protections for nature.
A central levy can’t replace local, science-led safeguards.
It risks trashing habitats today on the promise of restoration tomorrow.
Nature deserves better.
#wilderfutures #naturejustice #planningbill #cashtotrash #30by30
A central levy can’t replace local, science-led safeguards.
It risks trashing habitats today on the promise of restoration tomorrow.
Nature deserves better.
#wilderfutures #naturejustice #planningbill #cashtotrash #30by30
July 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Planning Bill still weakens vital protections for nature.
A central levy can’t replace local, science-led safeguards.
It risks trashing habitats today on the promise of restoration tomorrow.
Nature deserves better.
#wilderfutures #naturejustice #planningbill #cashtotrash #30by30
A central levy can’t replace local, science-led safeguards.
It risks trashing habitats today on the promise of restoration tomorrow.
Nature deserves better.
#wilderfutures #naturejustice #planningbill #cashtotrash #30by30
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By 2030 we aim to:
🌱 Rewild 100,000 acres of land and water
🐾 Reintroduce pine martens, black grouse & white stork
🌍 Support 250 communities to lead local nature recovery
🌾 Grow a greener, fairer economy with people, wildlife & climate at its heart
Together we can create a wilder Derbyshire 💚
🌱 Rewild 100,000 acres of land and water
🐾 Reintroduce pine martens, black grouse & white stork
🌍 Support 250 communities to lead local nature recovery
🌾 Grow a greener, fairer economy with people, wildlife & climate at its heart
Together we can create a wilder Derbyshire 💚
July 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
By 2030 we aim to:
🌱 Rewild 100,000 acres of land and water
🐾 Reintroduce pine martens, black grouse & white stork
🌍 Support 250 communities to lead local nature recovery
🌾 Grow a greener, fairer economy with people, wildlife & climate at its heart
Together we can create a wilder Derbyshire 💚
🌱 Rewild 100,000 acres of land and water
🐾 Reintroduce pine martens, black grouse & white stork
🌍 Support 250 communities to lead local nature recovery
🌾 Grow a greener, fairer economy with people, wildlife & climate at its heart
Together we can create a wilder Derbyshire 💚