Scotland and Wales are leading the way in Europe with successful rewilding initiatives. Scotland is on track to become the world’s first ‘rewilding nation’, supported by over 20 organisations under the Scottish Rewilding Alliance. This movement aims to restore 30% of Scotland's land and seas, creating jobs and revitalising ecosystems. In Wales, Tir Natur has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a major rewilding project, set to start in 2025. This project will focus on restoring 1,000 acres of land with native species, ancient livestock breeds, and natural habitats. Both countries are addressing biodiversity loss and climate change, showing that rewilding can help regenerate ecosystems and benefit local communities.
In 2026, approximately 15 tauros will be reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands as part of a major conservation initiative. Led by Trees for Life, this project aims to restore biodiversity, sequester carbon, and boost eco-tourism. The effort seeks to recreate the ecological role of the aurochs, an ancient species that once flourished in Europe for thousands of years before becoming extinct.