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The Harmony Report - Issue #21 - 09.03.26


Good morning from Fossoway Stables. As March edges toward spring, the signs of renewal are beginning to show in hedgerows, in fields, and in the wider world. This week’s stories bring together encouraging examples of restoration and community action, reminding us that nature often rebounds when people create space and commit to long-term care.


🌍 This Week’s Curated Highlights


1. Major rewilding project launched in the Cambrian Mountains


A Welsh conservation charity has purchased over 480 hectares (around 1,200 acres) of land in Cwm Doethie in the Cambrian Mountains to establish what is expected to become Wales’ largest rewilding project. The initiative aims to restore rivers, peatlands and woodland while supporting the return of native wildlife such as red squirrels and hen harriers.


Why this matters: Large-scale landscape restoration allows ecosystems to recover naturally, strengthening biodiversity and helping landscapes adapt to climate change.


2. Water voles return to restored wetlands in Surrey


A long-running conservation programme led by Wildwood Trust and partner organisations has successfully reintroduced water voles to restored wetlands along the Upper Hogsmill River in Surrey. Around 50 animals were released, marking the species’ return to the area after decades of absence.


Why this matters: Water voles are one of Britain’s fastest-declining mammals. Their return is a powerful indicator that restored wetlands can once again support native wildlife.


3. Community energy projects powering thousands of homes


Community-owned renewable energy projects continue to grow across the UK. One landmark project in Bristol, the Ambition Community Energy wind turbine, now generates enough electricity to power around 3,000 homes, while reinvesting profits into local initiatives such as skills training and tackling fuel poverty.


Why this matters: When communities own renewable energy infrastructure, environmental benefits are paired with social ones strengthening resilience, reducing emissions and keeping economic value local.


🌿 Reflection from Fossoway


Three themes run quietly through these stories ... restoration, return and ownership.

🌳 Land restored so nature can lead again

🦫 Species returning to places where they once belonged

⚡ Communities taking ownership of how energy is produced and shared.


At Fossoway, this resonates deeply. The work we do, planting hedgerows, nurturing soil, inviting children into outdoor learning, may feel small, but it is part of the same wider movement toward stewardship and regeneration.


🌱 How This Could Ripple at Fossoway


  • We might share one local species that has quietly returned here over the years.

  • Could we highlight how wetlands, ponds or damp margins on the land support wildlife?

  • What if we explored how communities can participate in renewable energy or nature projects locally?


✨ Parting Thought


Nature rarely rushes. Recovery happens through patience, through land given back to wildness, rivers allowed to breathe, and communities choosing to care. This week, may we notice the small signs of renewal around us and remember that the quiet work of stewardship matters.


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


With gratitude,


The Harmony Report Team xx


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