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European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years

Two-year study finds area of woodland in Devon to be ideal habitat to support a controlled release of the creatures

The Guardian - UK

Developers encroach on 2,000-year-old Devon wetland citing ‘blockages’ to Labour’s housing plans

According to planning conditions, Wolborough Fen in Newton Abbot must be protected as groundworks are prepared for 1,200 homes

The Guardian - UK

Pine martens released in scheme to restore lost native species to Exmoor

Conservationists have reintroduced 19 pine martens to secret locations in Exmoor National Park.

The Independent UK

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As pine martens are reintroduced to south-west England, a new study shows why local people need to be involved

Fifteen pine martens were relocated from Scotland to Dartmoor, Devon, late last year in the first phase of a reintroduction to south-west England. This autumn, more of these domestic cat-sized mammals will be released into Exmoor as part of a long-term recovery strategy to restore pine marten populations.

The Conversation

Pine marten kits spotted in national park for first time in 100 years

It is a ‘historic moment’ for conservation efforts

The Independent UK

‘Scale is so important’ – the fight to revive Britain’s vanishing rainforests

Conservationists are battling to secure the future of the ‘jewel in the crown’ of British habitats as climate change looms.

The Independent UK

Thousands of trees planted in Devon to start creation of Celtic rainforest

More than 2,500 native trees have been planted to form a temperate rainforest in decades to come

The Guardian - UK

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These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years

Historic conservation move sees release of pine martens at secret locations in wild moor lands

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Pine martens return to Dartmoor after 150-year absence

Fifteen of the nimble, tree-climbing mammals were released last month at secret locations in Devon

The Guardian - UK

Beavers transform Devon’s River Otter – but their return across England and Wales has stalled

‘Beaver bombing’ – covertly releasing them in wild – on rise as the Wildlife Trusts call for more planned releases

The Guardian - UK

Warnings as ‘fearsome predator’ Portuguese Man O’War spotted on UK coast

Portuguese Man O’War are often mistaken as jellyfish but they are actually a close cousin

The Independent UK

‘Magical’ wildlife-rich rainforest being planted in Devon

Thirty-hectare site above Dart valley will include lichens and ferns and could take a century to reach maturity

The Guardian - UK

Extreme Temperatures Trigger A ‘False Autumn’ In Britain

Britain’s trees have turned a sea of orange and dropped their leaves as extreme temperatures and drought have caused a ‘false autumn’.

Zenger

UK turns ORANGE in 'false autumn' as leaves start to fall three weeks early

Striking images across the country reveal golden-brown branches and dried-up leaves along footpaths much earlier than usual following heatwaves and drought conditions

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'False autumn' sparked by heatwave and drought

Experts have warned it could spell trouble for wildlife in the winter

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Hermit crab is a rare find on West Country rockpool safari

Wembury, Devon: These crustaceans disappeared after the Torrey Canyon oil spill, only to be rediscovered six years ago

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