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The Harmony Report - Issue #16 - 02.02.26


Good morning from Fossoway Stables. As another week begins, today’s Harmony Report brings us stories of renewal, care and community-level efforts that remind us positive momentum is unfolding in diverse ways from wildlife returning to city wetlands to nature-positive initiatives gaining visibility.


🌍 This Week’s Curated Highlights


1. Beavers return to London for the first time in nearly 400 years

Beavers have been spotted in London’s Paradise Fields, marking the first time these ecosystem engineers have been seen in the capital since the 1600s. Part of the Ealing Beaver Project, funded by the Green Roots Fund, this rewilding effort is helping to restore wetland habitats and increase biodiversity in urban settings.

Why it matters: Beavers shape habitats that support birds, fish and plants, showing how reintroducing key species can restore ecological balance even in built environments once cleared of wildlife.


2. Oyster restoration efforts thriving in Scotland’s Firth of Forth


Almost 47,000 native European oysters have been successfully reintroduced into the Firth of Forth, with an estimated survival rate of around 88%. These oysters act as natural water filters and provide habitat for other marine life meaning cleaner water and more vibrant coastal ecosystems.

Why it matters: Oysters can help boost biodiversity, store carbon and improve water quality making their recovery an encouraging sign for marine restoration.


3. UK government publishes a strengthened environmental plan for 2026–2030


The UK’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) outlines a bold and measurable roadmap for restoring nature, cutting pollution and supporting wildlife over the next five years, backed by significant funding. Key targets include reducing harmful air pollutants, restoring 250,000 ha of wildlife-rich habitats and investing in nature-based solutions like peatland and wetland restoration.

Why it matters: Policy commitments like this set the stage for long-term environmental progress that benefits people, wildlife and landscapes showing how planning and investment can intersect to improve natural systems.


🌿 Reflection from Fossoway


This week’s stories share something quiet yet powerful: regeneration at every scale.


🌿 A species returning to an urban river landscape after centuries is a reminder that nature can find its way back when space and conditions allow.

🦪 Nearly 47,000 oysters thriving in a Scottish estuary shows that restoration projects can succeed and ripple outward.

📜 A government plan setting long-term goals for cleaner water, cleaner air, and more resilient habitats is a reminder that care can be systematic as well as personal.


Here at Fossoway, the work we do ... tending land, nurturing habitats, inviting people to join outdoor learning, connects to these broader rhythms of restoration and resilience.


🌱 How This Could Ripple at Fossoway


  • We might spotlight one small species returning here ... whether birds, insects or mammals as a reminder of regeneration close to home.

  • Could we link oyster restoration into our conversations about soil health and water life showing how sheltered habitats, too, are alive and interconnected?

  • What if we shared a simple summary of the UK Environmental Improvement Plan with our community making big-picture commitments feel local and relevant?


✨ Parting Thought


Progress doesn’t always roar. Often, it whispers in returning wildlife, in restored habitats, in plans grounded in care.


This week, may you notice the quiet gains: a wild place returning to life, a plan taking shape for the better, and small actions that make a meaningful difference.


Thank you for reading. Here’s to a week of nurture, harmony and steady, sustainable steps.


With gratitude,


The Harmony Report Team xx


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