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A male and female superb fairywren perched on some dead wood

These tiny birds need more habitat. Can urban rewilding help?

In Sydney and Melbourne, a coalition of residents, officials and researchers is working to find ways to build more habitat for the superb fairywren and other threatened birds.
Alexandra De Vylder Aug 24, 2023
A large tree surrounded by cars, pavement and shops

Why large trees are essential for healthy cities

Trees make cities a better place to live. Here's why large ones deliver the best benefits, and how to help them grow and survive.
Alison Munson, Anaïs Paré Oct 13, 2022
Looking straight at a dirt pathway with trees on either side, in the middle of two sides of a road.

Green spaces really do make cities cooler. Here's how

Heat waves hit cities hard – and with climate change, they're only getting worse. Here's how even small gardens, parks and treed areas can make a difference.
Lingshan Li Jul 18, 2022
Ponds, pathways and greenery with a cityscape in the background

Here are some ways the world’s cities are rewilding

Urban nature matters, and municipalities are taking notice. From ending the battle with weeds to reconstructing wetlands, here’s how five cities and regions are making a difference.
Alexandra De Vylder Jun 9, 2022
A man in shorts and a T-shirt holding a newly planted tree with one hand and a shovel with the other.

How we’re rewilding: Peter Ewins, Project Swallowtail

How do you get city dwellers to care about biodiverse, nature-led ecosystems? According to this former WWF staffer, urban naturalization projects can be an important first step.
Kat Tancock Nov 19, 2021
A beaver swimming toward the camera in a lake

Can beavers make our cities better?

For six decades, beavers were unwelcome in Vancouver. Now, they’re taking up residence across the urban core. But can we make this relationship work?
Diane Selkirk Oct 12, 2021

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