--- title: Blog | Rewilding description: Rewilding | Blog listing page for chieftain trees the rewilding website --- [![Chieftaintees-logo-svg](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/hubfs/Chieftaintees-logo-svg.svg "Chieftaintees-logo-svg")](https://www.chieftaintrees.com) ## [The definitive guide to rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-rewilding) [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) December 22, 2020 [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) [![](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/hubfs/oak.jpg) ](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-rewilding) In this article we're going to take the confusion out of what rewilding is, the different terms used, why it's such a controversial topic, and often compared and contrasted with afforestation. Let's start at the start, what is rewilding? [Read More](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-rewilding) ## [Native Irish Trees: the definitive guide](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/native-irish-trees-the-definitive-guide) [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) October 19, 2020 [Sustainability](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) , [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) October 19, 2020 [Sustainability](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) [![](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/hubfs/oak.jpg) ](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/native-irish-trees-the-definitive-guide) In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about common native Irish trees including what makes a tree native, species that are best for biodiversity, carbon capture and different spaces like a small garden or large field. [Read More](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/native-irish-trees-the-definitive-guide) ## [How to rewild your garden: starting small](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/how-to-rewild-your-garden-starting-small) [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) September 24, 2020 [Sustainability](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) , [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) September 24, 2020 [Sustainability](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) [![](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/hubfs/eva-waardenburg-photography-7SwRyUP-atg-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/how-to-rewild-your-garden-starting-small) We're big fans of making small, incremental changes that add up to big impact. For example you don't get into shape overnight, it eventually happens from small cumulative efforts that build up over time. If you're asking the question how can I... [Read More](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/how-to-rewild-your-garden-starting-small) ## [Europes new wild - exciting new tv show](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/europes-new-wild-exciting-new-tv-show) [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) September 07, 2020 [Sustainability](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) , [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) September 07, 2020 [Sustainability](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) [![](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/hubfs/olen-gandy-KhvNX5AeuZA-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/europes-new-wild-exciting-new-tv-show) Rewilding Europe is co-producing a tv show 'Europes New Wild' which starts airing this week across Europe. The six-part show tells the story of the recovery of nature and comeback of wildlife across Europe and can be seen on National Geographic... [Read More](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/europes-new-wild-exciting-new-tv-show) ## [Golden eagles breeding At Rewilding estate](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/golden-eagles-breeding-at-rewilding-estate) [By Chieftain Trees](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/author/chieftain-trees) August 17, 2020 [Rewilding](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/topic/rewilding) [![](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/hubfs/craig-hughes-_ILykIaWpI4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.chieftaintrees.com/blog/golden-eagles-breeding-at-rewilding-estate) Golden eagles have bred at a rewilding estate in the Scottish Highlands for the first time in 40 years. 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