As extreme weather accelerates, politicians and commentators are scrambling for quick fixes to the climate and nature emergency. But they are all missing the point.
Our broken landscapes continue to be degraded, stripped dry and left dangerously vulnerable to extreme weather in a changing climate.
There is hope. Where rewilding is taking root, we see proof that wilder landscapes protect us from extreme weather.
- Restored peatlands and beaver wetlands are holding back drought, fires and floods.
- Revived native, diverse woodlands act as natural buffers, cooling the area around them for surrounding communities.
- Re-wiggled rivers and reconnected floodplains soak up heavy rain, stopping water in its tracks before it reaches homes downstream.
- Natural grazing with native herbivores, including cattle, horses, bison and elk creates a mosaic of habitats that make landscapes more resilient to extreme weather.
We're demanding urgent action. The UK Government must take rewilding seriously and restore nature to keep our towns, farms and families safe from extreme weather.
Add your name today: Demand the UK Government rewild Britain for a safer future.