Scotland is at the forefront of UK rewilding efforts, with ambitious projects to restore woodland, reintroduce species, and allow natural processes to recover across large landscapes.
Rewilded Scottish landscapes offer improved welfare conditions for many species through habitat restoration and reduced human management intensity. Reintroduced animals face adaptation challenges and require monitoring during establishment. The welfare benefits of rewilding are greatest for species that can now access suitable habitat after centuries of absence. Managing the welfare of both reintroduced animals and resident species during transition requires ongoing skilled oversight.