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Alan Hepburn - Teacher, Trustee SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, Scotland's Rewilding Charity and custodian of The Wildwood. Posts on Education, Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration. Views my own. https://www.the-wildwood.org.uk
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Please help with the restoration of a wee Scottish ancient woodland and support biodiversity and climate. www.the-wildwood.org.uk
Life from death on this old Scots pine. Protecting and restoring our ancient woodlands in The Wildwood. Pls get in touch if you would like to support this work or would simply like to visit.
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Life from death on this old Scots pine. Protecting and restoring our ancient woodlands in The Wildwood. Pls get in touch if you would like to support this work or would simply like to visit.
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Strong new evidence from across Europe, from both rural and urban areas, for the recovery of large carnivores.
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Europeans support large carnivore recovery while opposing both further population growth and hunting - Nature Ecology & Evolution
A survey of 10,000 members of the public across European Union countries in which there are large carnivores finds strong support for carnivore recovery but simultaneous, and somewhat paradoxical, opp...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Strong new evidence from across Europe, from both rural and urban areas, for the recovery of large carnivores.
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"many respondents express no strong position, suggesting that large carnivores are less polarizing than often portrayed"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Landscape scale ecological restoration. Reduce grazing and nature flourishes.
Images with permission from National Trust Scotland
Images with permission from National Trust Scotland
November 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Landscape scale ecological restoration. Reduce grazing and nature flourishes.
Images with permission from National Trust Scotland
Images with permission from National Trust Scotland
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FM could also meet with and watch Gordon Buchanan's two episodes of 'Snow Cats and Me'
Snow Cats and Me (TV Mini Series 2020) ⭐ 8.0 | Documentary
Snow Cats and Me: With Gordon Buchanan, Victor Lukarevsky. Gordon Buchanan joins pioneering biologist Dr Victor Lukarevskiy in snowy Russia to attempt to rehabilitate two pairs of lynx held captive fo...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
FM could also meet with and watch Gordon Buchanan's two episodes of 'Snow Cats and Me'
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I live with lynx in Finland and like it. They are quite harmless and very shy. bsky.app/profile/danw...
Spotted a lynx, at dusk, on the island where I live. A beautiful animal, and what a confident gaze.
November 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I live with lynx in Finland and like it. They are quite harmless and very shy. bsky.app/profile/danw...
When asked, most people (72.4%) living near lynx in Norway say they LIKE living with lynx. Just 8.3% say they dislike lynx. In Scotland, where we're currently denied the opportunity to live near lynx, the majority of people WANT to see lynx reintroduced.
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
When asked, most people (72.4%) living near lynx in Norway say they LIKE living with lynx. Just 8.3% say they dislike lynx. In Scotland, where we're currently denied the opportunity to live near lynx, the majority of people WANT to see lynx reintroduced.
A beech clean. Beech are not native here and smother native saplings so to help restore this ancient woodland they get the bow saw. Feels wrong but is very necessary.
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A beech clean. Beech are not native here and smother native saplings so to help restore this ancient woodland they get the bow saw. Feels wrong but is very necessary.
To protect these gorgeous wee worlds we must protect our native woodland remnants. Yellow Staghorn and a wee bonnet mushroom. 🏴 🍄 🌳
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
To protect these gorgeous wee worlds we must protect our native woodland remnants. Yellow Staghorn and a wee bonnet mushroom. 🏴 🍄 🌳
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"the practice of muirburn actually made no difference to the extent of the Dava megafire.
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"the practice of muirburn actually made no difference to the extent of the Dava megafire.
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
"the practice of muirburn actually made no difference to the extent of the Dava megafire.
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"the practice of muirburn actually made no difference to the extent of the Dava megafire.
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Muirburn dries out the land by killing off the vegetation and drying out the peat, making it less resistant to fire. leaves behind lots of dead stems of heather which which provide perfect fuel”Prof D MacMillan
Thorn is the mother of oak.
Roe deer have nibbled most of our young oak except the ones protected by thorn such as with this we survivor in the bramble. 🌳 💕
Roe deer have nibbled most of our young oak except the ones protected by thorn such as with this we survivor in the bramble. 🌳 💕
November 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thorn is the mother of oak.
Roe deer have nibbled most of our young oak except the ones protected by thorn such as with this we survivor in the bramble. 🌳 💕
Roe deer have nibbled most of our young oak except the ones protected by thorn such as with this we survivor in the bramble. 🌳 💕
Big galls in The Wildwood
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Big galls in The Wildwood
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Conversations about reintroducing lynx to Scotland aren’t just about ecology or economics – they’re about our emotional ties to the land and its wildlife. Could lynx help rekindle that connection?
🎧 More on @https://bsky.pulse.ly/qiadsspneg's Farm Gate podcast: https://bit.pulse.ly/wcbdsntulc
🎧 More on @https://bsky.pulse.ly/qiadsspneg's Farm Gate podcast: https://bit.pulse.ly/wcbdsntulc
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Conversations about reintroducing lynx to Scotland aren’t just about ecology or economics – they’re about our emotional ties to the land and its wildlife. Could lynx help rekindle that connection?
🎧 More on @https://bsky.pulse.ly/qiadsspneg's Farm Gate podcast: https://bit.pulse.ly/wcbdsntulc
🎧 More on @https://bsky.pulse.ly/qiadsspneg's Farm Gate podcast: https://bit.pulse.ly/wcbdsntulc
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Scotland’s landscapes are shaped by deer – and no one knows it better than stalkers. They see how deer bring life and when balance is lost. Empowering stalkers to restore that balance is key to tackling Scotland’s climate and nature crises.
Watch Essential Beasts: https://bit.pulse.ly/eouxtifaqz
Watch Essential Beasts: https://bit.pulse.ly/eouxtifaqz
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Scotland’s landscapes are shaped by deer – and no one knows it better than stalkers. They see how deer bring life and when balance is lost. Empowering stalkers to restore that balance is key to tackling Scotland’s climate and nature crises.
Watch Essential Beasts: https://bit.pulse.ly/eouxtifaqz
Watch Essential Beasts: https://bit.pulse.ly/eouxtifaqz
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Conversations about reintroducing lynx to Scotland aren’t just about ecology or economics – they’re about our emotional ties to the land and its wildlife. Could lynx help rekindle that connection?
🎧 More on @https://bsky.pulse.ly/qiadsspneg's Farm Gate podcast: https://bit.pulse.ly/wcbdsntulc
🎧 More on @https://bsky.pulse.ly/qiadsspneg's Farm Gate podcast: https://bit.pulse.ly/wcbdsntulc
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Give this amazing charity a follow.
The oldest pines here may well have had wolves shelter underneath them, time for their return to Scotland?
October 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The oldest pines here may well have had wolves shelter underneath them, time for their return to Scotland?
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#Forests can produce an incredible range of #biobased, #sustainable and #renewable material alternatives with applications in many sectors of the economy.
Online event on Wednesday with Napier, Glasgow & Edinburgh Universities. Plus SRUC, Scottish Forestry, Regenus
www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-wil...
Online event on Wednesday with Napier, Glasgow & Edinburgh Universities. Plus SRUC, Scottish Forestry, Regenus
www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-wil...
#forests #biobased #sustainable #renewable #scottishforestry #woodfibre #circularbioeconomy #thefutureisbright #thefutureisforestry #circulareconomy | Dr William Clark
#Forests can produce an incredible range of #biobased, #sustainable and #renewable material alternatives with applications in many sectors of the economy.
Join #ScottishForestry and friends from SRU...
www.linkedin.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
#Forests can produce an incredible range of #biobased, #sustainable and #renewable material alternatives with applications in many sectors of the economy.
Online event on Wednesday with Napier, Glasgow & Edinburgh Universities. Plus SRUC, Scottish Forestry, Regenus
www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-wil...
Online event on Wednesday with Napier, Glasgow & Edinburgh Universities. Plus SRUC, Scottish Forestry, Regenus
www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-wil...
Help what is this monster?
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Help what is this monster?
Pls support is to help young people plant some trees this autumn
Please help with the restoration of a wee Scottish ancient woodland and support biodiversity and climate. www.the-wildwood.org.uk
October 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Pls support is to help young people plant some trees this autumn
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Triple the rewilding impact👇
@british-airways.bsky.social Better World Community Fund has backed our 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 appeal – adding to the match funding from Aviva Community Fund. 💚
👉 Triple your donation before Sunday 26 October: https://bit.pulse.ly/u4kf4vqcwc
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October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Triple the rewilding impact👇
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Triple the rewilding impact👇
@british-airways.bsky.social Better World Community Fund has backed our 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 appeal – adding to the match funding from Aviva Community Fund. 💚
👉 Triple your donation before Sunday 26 October: https://bit.pulse.ly/u4kf4vqcwc
👉 Triple your donation before Sunday 26 October: https://bit.pulse.ly/u4kf4vqcwc
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
1 day left
Triple the rewilding impact👇
@british-airways.bsky.social Better World Community Fund has backed our 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 appeal – adding to the match funding from Aviva Community Fund. 💚
👉 Triple your donation before Sunday 26 October: https://bit.pulse.ly/u4kf4vqcwc
👉 Triple your donation before Sunday 26 October: https://bit.pulse.ly/u4kf4vqcwc
October 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Triple the rewilding impact👇
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🐾 Want to help explore community perspectives on lynx reintroduction to Scotland?
Our #LynxtoScotland project partner @treesforlife.bsky.social is looking for two Engagement Officers to consult communities on the potential reintroduction of lynx.
Apply here: https://bit.pulse.ly/hs9hbj24rc
Our #LynxtoScotland project partner @treesforlife.bsky.social is looking for two Engagement Officers to consult communities on the potential reintroduction of lynx.
Apply here: https://bit.pulse.ly/hs9hbj24rc
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🐾 Want to help explore community perspectives on lynx reintroduction to Scotland?
Our #LynxtoScotland project partner @treesforlife.bsky.social is looking for two Engagement Officers to consult communities on the potential reintroduction of lynx.
Apply here: https://bit.pulse.ly/hs9hbj24rc
Our #LynxtoScotland project partner @treesforlife.bsky.social is looking for two Engagement Officers to consult communities on the potential reintroduction of lynx.
Apply here: https://bit.pulse.ly/hs9hbj24rc
Lynx and wolf in the great hall tonight. Surely time for them to be back in Scotland’s countryside too? @scotlandtbp.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Lynx and wolf in the great hall tonight. Surely time for them to be back in Scotland’s countryside too? @scotlandtbp.bsky.social