White storks are native to the British Isles and visit frequently. In 2020, the first two wild breeding pairs successfully nested at Knepp Estate in Sussex following reintroduction efforts. This was the first time in 600 years that white storks had bred in Britain. In the first four breeding seasons, 68 chicks fledged. Two captive breeding schemes are currently underway in southern England as ...

Background story. In Britain, the Eurasian lynx survived longest in Scotland until finally going extinct around 1300 years ago due to hunting and habitat loss. The youngest bone found is 1500 years old. There are slightly later cultural records, including an apparent mention in the medieval Welsh poem Y Gododdin, and a carving on a 9 th century stone cross on the Isle of Eigg.

How it shapes the landscape. A keystone species, wolves, like lynx, alters the behaviour of its prey species, in this instance, primarily deer. This can reduce overgrazing and support the establishment of woodlands and mosaic habitats, which …

2024年12月12日 · We’ve hit an amazing milestone of welcoming over 1, 000 rewilding members to the Rewilding Network, a community of rewilders based across Britain who are actively rewilding land and sea in innovative and exciting ways. That’s 181, 128 ha land and 506 km² seabed, from southern England to the Highlands of Scotland, now in rewilding!. Through the Network more than 250 larger-scale rewilding ...

Welcome to our page dedicated to the fascinating genus Zostera, encompassing a group of seagrass that includes two native species: Zostera marina and Zostera noltii.Commonly known as eelgrass, these two species are capable of thriving in the coastal waters of Britain.

How it shapes the landscape. Pine martens prey on small mammals, carrion and insects, as well as eating birds’ eggs, berries and honey. There is growing evidence that pine marten predation has a positive impact on red squirrel populations, through targeting non-native grey squirrels.Grey squirrels are slower, more numerous, larger, spend more time …

We bring together rewilders from across the three nations so they can connect, inspire and support each other to create a wilder Britain that benefits us all. We challenge decision makers and landowners to change laws, policies and practice to …

Background story. In the UK wildcats are classed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Due to persecution and habitat loss, they have been driven from England and Wales, and the remaining numbers are found in Scotland.

Background story. The European bison teetered on the edge of extinction in Europe and was only saved by a zoo in Poland. Conservation breeding from the few surviving animals, and subsequent reintroductions (in Poland, Germany and Romania, for example) have …

Despite two failed attempts in the 50 s and 60 s, Britain’s largest bird of prey was successfully reintroduced to Rum in 1975 and has since spread along the west coast of Scotland. The birds were brought over from Norway in two stages (1975 and 1985) and in 1983 white-tailed eagles bred for the first time in Britain for more than 70 years.In …