Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show

Friday’s briefing notes that the National Trust’s Holnicote estate in Somerset says its restored wetlands and natural river courses are showing resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding. The Guardian reports aerial footage of the estate staying green and lush through five summer heatwaves, while the surrounding countryside has turned parched and brown. The images underscore how rewilding can help landscapes cope with the extreme weather driven by the climate crisis, the Trust adds.

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