A former opencast mine near Wigan, along the M6 motorway, has been transformed into the Sandyforth Green Gateway : 34 hectares of species-rich grassland, wetlands, walking trails, and public access - all carefully designed to enhance biodiversity and community wellbeing. Key Themes & Insights Infrastructure Meets Ecology. Embedded in a motorway expansion, this project integrates […]
In the past month Prince William unveiled a sweeping 20‑year Dartmoor restoration programme in partnership with the Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery project. This initiative stands out for its scale, holistic vision and its striking alignment with LettsSafari’s mission to support biodiversity through landscape-level transformation . Key Themes & Insights Integrated Nature & Farming. Dartmoor will shift […]
Across Britain’s uplands and wet grasslands, something is missing - life. As George Monbiot highlights in a powerful Guardian piece, swathes of our countryside have become what scientists call “dead zones” - expanses overrun by one plant: purple moor grass. It’s beautiful to look at, but biologically barren. No flowers. No bees. No food for […]
What does it mean to rewild for a thousand years? The Global Rewilding Alliance’s new initiative, the Thousand Year Trust, dares to ask that question and answer it boldly. It’s a vision not just for short-term nature recovery, but for enduring ecological resilience. A legacy that outlives us. A gift to generations we’ll never meet. […]
We've written before about our friends at Chiswick House & Gardens in London and their smaller-scale rewilding project "Letting the Light In". Well, in an art-meets-nature, stars-in-alignment they've just unveiled a new artist studio complex - a beautiful blend of creativity, heritage, and nature! Justine Simons OBE, Deputy London Mayor for Culture and the Creative […]
In a powerful reminder of nature’s resilience, a remarkable rewilding project is underway in the Howgill Fells, nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Once dominated by centuries of sheep grazing, these "ghost woodlands" are being brought back to life. Thanks to the determined efforts of local communities, ecologists, and the Woodland Trust, the landscape […]
At LettsSafari, we believe nature and creativity go hand in hand. So we’re thrilled to share that our sister venture, LettsArt, has just reached a major milestone: 1,000 artists and gallerists are now using LettsArt’s powerful tools to share, promote, and sell their art online. From emerging digital artists to regional museums and retired professionals […]
Once a familiar sight across the UK’s waterways, the water vole, immortalised as Ratty in The Wind in the Willows, has become one of our most threatened mammals. Habitat loss, pollution, and the invasive American mink have driven a staggering 94% population decline since the 1950s. But now, a wave of hope is rippling through […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a timely reminder that wellbeing isn’t just a personal priority, but a business imperative. In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, stress, burnout, and disconnection are taking their toll. That’s where nature comes in. Research continues to show that time spent in natural environments reduces anxiety, lifts mood, and restores […]
Last week’s headlines were dramatic: elk, one of Europe’s largest land mammals, are being reintroduced to the UK in a pioneering rewilding project in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Once native to Britain but extinct for thousands of years, these giants will soon roam once more, reshaping landscapes and ecosystems in their wake. It’s bold, ambitious, and […]
