Rewilding

A parking lot back to a pond — that’s how McMaster University plans to ‘re-wild’ its west campus

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A parking lot back to a pond — that’s how McMaster University plans to ‘re-wild’ its west campus

Decades ago, McMaster University paved paradise and put up a parking lot. Now the Hamilton post-secondary school is looking to reverse course and “re-wild” its west campus that sits beside the Cootes Paradise nature sanctuary.  The strategy is part of its new master plan developed by international design firm BDP. The project is the firm’s first for a … Read more

Beavers booming, wildcats released – success in rewilding Scotland boosts ecotourism. Are lynx, wolf next?

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Beavers booming, wildcats released – success in rewilding Scotland boosts ecotourism. Are lynx, wolf next?

As the salmon-pink sky begins to brighten, the creators of the pond are winding down after a busy night of activity. The Bamff Estate has a range of accommodation options for those looking to witness rewilding first-hand, including visiting the estate’s beaver population. Photo: Daniel Allen Two of the industrious rodents periodically re-emerge from their … Read more