Question: Will just picking berries in one location and tossing them into the bush in another similar environment be very successful? Mainly chokecherries, mountain-ash, saskatoon and cranberries.

Here in Alberta Canada we have a rural property where various portions were once logged, once farmed, once burned over, and I’ve been doing this for a few years in the hope of eventually some of the berries sprouting into new bushes. In the fall I pluck berries on our walks in our city’s river valley and then throw them in the bush at the lake property.

I figure the odds have to be very remote but worst case I’m maybe feeding some critters.

However, do some berry seeds have to be spread via bird and animal droppings?

Note: I have grown and bought and planted lots seedlings (thousands) but it is a lot of work and we aren’t there to regularly water and maintain anything so many plants have died before they became established.

Animals undergo unnecessary sufferings in nature like predation, rape, cannibalism, diseases, disasters etc. Nature doesn't feel pain. Animals living in it do ! And these suffers are inevitable as long as sentient beings exist.

My son is turning six and my partner and I decided to not enroll him in school next year. He is a highly self-motivated learner, curious, autistic, and we feel that the traditional school system would not be able to accommodate his needs. We live in a small city in Japan where homeschooling is unheard of, so we're basically doing this by ourselves from scratch. I'm very interested in providing an outdoor education based on rewilding - learning primitive skills together while being immersed in nature. I was wondering if anyone is aware of resources for doing this in an appropriate, fun, and engaging way for a six year old? We live in an urban environment but with easy access to local forests. Thanks.

Please sign and pass on to other animal and nature lovers. Sorry UK only.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700013

Is there a place, where one can find volunteer rewilding / nature restoration options? Field work? Or any suggestions, for a week or so, for learning and contributing? Preferably in warm climate, Europe, november/ december :)

Hello, My church has a back lot that is currently a giant grass monoculture, and I figure rewilding is good for conservation and lower maintenance. I am in the north shore which is naturally a prairie, what would the steps be to rewild a 200x200 ft. piece of land? And how do I prevent ticks but promote butterflies to come in without using pesticides? You all seem pretty smart with biology stuff, so any help is appreciated.

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Why not introduce Persian Leopards into the Chernobyl Exclusion zone? Reintroducing Persian leopards to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) could be a huge step for wildlife in Europe. These big cats used to roam around during the Holocene, so they’re actually part of Europe’s natural history. Over time, they went extinct, but bringing them back could restore a natural balance that’s been missing for a long long time.

As top predators, leopards would help keep populations of herbivores, like deer and wild boar, in check. These animals have been multiplying in the CEZ which puts pressure on plants and forest growth. By adding leopards, we’d see healthier vegetation and more balanced animal populations, creating a stronger, more diverse ecosystem.

Altbough the CEZ could only support up to 10-15 adult leopards, The CEZ is actually a perfect place for Persian leopards. They’re used to colder climates, already living in the North Caucasus—about 200 miles away. Males have even been seen traveling that distance in just 13 days! Also these leopards have in history apeared in the borders of current day Ukraine. With thick winter coats to handle the CEZ’s weather, they’d fit right in and bring back a part of Europe’s wild past, helping endangered leopards and the ecosystem all at once.

I'm looking to tackle a European Buckthorn infestation on my property soon, and I'd like to find a North American native replacement that can grow in shade like the buckthorn can. Area is the Midwest, zone 4. Bonus points if it has edible elements but not a necessity.