Wilder Wight
Creating a Wilder Isle of Wight
Space for wildlife on our land and seas is being constantly squeezed. We need to give nature the space and time to recover by ensuring that 30% of land and sea are actively managed for nature’s recovery by 2030.
We believe that the Island offers the best chance of realising our ambitions for a wilder future, where wildlife can bounce back on a grand scale. From rewilding and restoring missing species to the creation of nature-based solutions, there is huge potential to make the Island richer for wildlife and people.
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Island businesses come together for a wilder future on the Isle of Wight
Island businesses, B Corps, and environmental supporters gathered last month for a unique nature networking event on the Isle of Wight,…
Rare dormice rediscovered at Isle of Wight nature reserve after seven-year absence
Ecologists confirm the return of one of Britain’s rarest mammals at Swanpond Copse Nature Reserve
Celebrating International Beaver Day with a Wild Adventure in Kent
In honour of International Beaver Day, I’m thrilled to share some incredible moments from my recent adventure along the River Stour in…
Wilder Wight Communities winter 2024/25 highlights
As spring begins, we’re looking back at what we’ve been up to over the winter at Wilder Wight.
Isle of Wight Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Authorities across England, including Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council, are producing Local Nature Recovery Strategies…
Celebrating World Wetlands Day: Restoring the Eastern Yar for people and wildlife
This Sunday marks World Wetlands Day, a time to reflect on the importance of wetlands and the vital role they play in supporting both…
Celebrating Community and Nature: Our Orchard Visits Day
Recently, community members gathered for an Orchard Visits Day to explore three orchards across the Isle of Wight. This event was a…
Celebrating the success of the Seeing is Believing 2024 CEO Conference
The Trust is filled with pride as we reflect on the success of the Seeing is Believing 2024 CEO Conference, hosted here in Hampshire and…
First anniversary of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Rewilding Network
As part of our vision for a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight, we want to see rewilding making a meaningful contribution to local…
