When the human population decreases, more land can be opened up to wildlife. Below is a list of blogs that highlight examples where population decrease has paved the way for new wilderness.

Fewer people leads the way to rewilding in Portugal

Restoring Abandoned Land in the Oder Delta Gives New Opportunities for Wildlife in Germany and Poland

Fewer People = More Wild Nature in Croatia’s Velebit Mountians

A Decreasing Population Furthers Rewilding Efforts in Romania’s and Ukraine’s Danube Delta