Elk Are Coming Back. But What About Your Garden?
Why Big Rewilding Needs Smaller-Scale Action!
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 deeply inspiring. And it raises an important question:
Where do the rest of us fit in?
Big Beasts, Big Land and a Big Opportunity
Projects like the elk reintroduction capture attention for good reason. Large herbivores like elk play a powerful role in ecosystem restoration. They create open habitats, support plant diversity, and provide food and shelter for smaller creatures. Their return is a symbol of what’s possible when we give nature room to recover.
But these kinds of rewilding efforts usually require vast tracts of private land, expert oversight, and significant funding.
That’s where LettsSafari comes in.
Rewilding for Everyone
At LettsSafari, we believe rewilding shouldn’t just happen in remote estates or behind fences. It should happen everywhere - in gardens, parks, community spaces, even balconies.
Our mission is to make nature recovery accessible to all. Whether you're planting pollinator-friendly flowers in your back garden, restoring a pond in your local park, or sponsoring rewilding through a LettsSafari paid subscription - you are part of the movement.
Because real change comes not just from the few doing a lot, but from the many doing what they can.
Elk + Wildflowers = A Movement
Elk may make the headlines, but meadows, hedgerows, and wild corners do the daily work of restoring biodiversity. Together, these smaller efforts create a patchwork of wild across the country - connecting, amplifying, and complementing larger-scale projects.
LettsSafari supports this patchwork. We rewild land directly, provide tools and tips for individuals to do the same, and give subscribers a simple, impactful way to invest in nature.
The Future Is Wild. And It Starts With You
The return of elk is an incredible milestone. But it’s not the whole story. The future of nature recovery depends on engaging everyone, everywhere. With every LettsSafari paid subscription, you help restore vital microhabitats. You’ll also receive nature tips to rewild your own patch – no matter how small.