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 […]
In the UK, 8.7 million people now rely on antidepressants and some face therapy waiting‑lists of 18 months or more. Rewilders at the Sharpham estate in Devon looked at those numbers and asked a simple question: what if the land itself could be part of the cure? Five years into its restoration, Sharpham has swapped […]
Scaling Rewilding for Climate Impact: How LettsSafari Aligns with New Models Like High Fen The rewilding of High Fen, a former daffodil farm in Norfolk, signals a major shift in how we think about nature recovery. Driven by a private company, Nattergal, and funded through the sale of biodiversity net gain (BNG) units, this project […]
This year’s Earth Day calls on all of us to “Unite for renewable energy” – urging the global community to triple clean electricity by 2030. It’s a bold but essential goal. At LettsSafari, we believe that rewilding and renewable energy go hand in hand in creating a planet that thrives – for nature and for […]
Celebrate Easter with a twist! Discover the hidden ties between this festive holiday and Earths diverse ecosystems. Its more than just chocolate and bunnies! 🌍🐰 It's Easter, so here's one that's a little more light-hearted! The giant green egg-planet (below) isn't just LettsSafari's artistic whimsy - it's a perfect symbol for Easter's surprising connections to […]
This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch reveals a stark warning for UK wildlife lovers: 🕊️ Starling numbers are down 80% since the 1970s – hitting their lowest level ever in the 2025 count. 🐦 Greenfinches have dropped by 86% in just 30 years. 🐤 House sparrows still top the list but have declined by 60% […]
From garden buddleias to summer meadows, butterflies have always been a beloved and iconic part of the British landscape. But now, these delicate pollinators are sending us a stark message: their numbers are falling, fast - and it’s time to act. At LettsSafari we’re actively exploring how creativity, conservation, and community can come together to […]
A recent article in The Guardian shared the interconnection between human activity and unprecedented biodiversity decline, definitively established in a groundbreaking study published in Nature. This research, led by scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, provides the most comprehensive evidence yet of humanity's direct role in ecosystem collapse. The Undeniable […]
