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Beavers reintroduced to Scotland’s ‘most beautiful’ glen after 400-year absence

Relocation of animals to Glen Affric will help build connected beaver populations across the country

The Independent UK

Beavers released into Highlands in moment of ‘wildlife history’

The animals were hunted to extinction in Scotland around 400 years ago.

Evening Standard

Locals invited to share views on reintroduction of beavers to Loch Ness area

Trees for Life in partnership with the Beaver Trust will open discussions this autumn for the community to raise any concerns.

The Independent UK

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Six beaver families to be released in Highlands

It will mark the sixth catchment in Scotland were the animals have been legally released or given permission to remain.

The Independent UK

Paintings celebrate 800 years of Britain’s ‘first environmental laws’

Dan Llywelyn Hall has painted four works depicting trees from the time of Magna Carta and Charter of the Forest.

Evening Standard

Could lynx roam Scotland again? 10 key points from major new report on reintroduction

A major report has provided the most detailed analysis yet of what a lynx reintroduction project in Scotland would need to do to ensure lynx and…

The National (Scotland)

Lynx likely to predate on sheep and lambs if reintroduced, study finds

A report said there is ‘sufficient quantity and quality of habitat’ in Scotland to support a viable lynx population.

The Independent UK

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Scottish rewilding initiative launches as new independent charity

THE UK’s “largest rewilding landscape” has launched itself as a new independent charity.

The National (Scotland)

Decision on beaver release in Scottish Highlands delayed amid concerns

A controversial decision on a proposal to release beavers into a Scottish glen has been delayed amid concerns from the local community ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney urged to reverse stance on lynx reintroduction amid poll support

John Swinney has been urged to reconsider his dismissal of the reintroduction of lynx to Scotland as a poll indicates a rise in public support.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney urged to reconsider stance on lynx reintroduction amid poll support

The First Minister told farmers earlier this month his government would not reintroduce lynx.

Evening Standard

Stressed out trees helping charities restore valuable aspen forests

In a little understood quirk of nature foresters have been putting the aspen tree under duress to promote flowering

The Guardian - UK

Proposal to bring Highland beavers back to Scottish glen

BEAVERS could return to a Scottish glen after Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) applied for a licence to release beavers in the Highlands.

The National (Scotland)

Permission sought for ‘historic’ return of beavers to Glen Affric

Forestry and Land Scotland has applied to NatureScot for approval to release the mammals in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin.

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The National (Scotland)

New initiative launched to save one of Scotland's endangered native tree species

AN initiative to save one of Scotland’s native tree species has been launched in the Scottish Highlands ...

The Guardian - UK

Herd of tauros to be released into Highlands to recreate aurochs effect

Large, cattle-like tauros will shape landscape and strengthen wildlife as huge, extinct herbivore once did

The National (Scotland)

Huge wild cattle to come 'back from the dead' with Highlands rewilding project

A PROJECT has been launched which could see the first introduction of a breed of huge wild cattle to Scotland, effectively reintroducing an extinct…

The National (Scotland)

Charity reintroduces red squirrels on Scottish west coast and Highlands

A CHARITY has reintroduced red squirrels on Scotland’s west coast in a bid to bolster the endangered woodland animal's numbers ...

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The Guardian - UK

Restoration is possible: the hunt for Scotland’s ancient wild pinewoods

Trees for Life and Woodland Trust Scotland hope to revive remote pockets of forgotten forest before they vanish

The National (Scotland)

Glen Affric and Loch Ness enter race to become Scotland's next national park

THE competition to become Scotland’s third national park is heating up after Affric and Loch Ness officially launched their bid on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Bill’s ‘gaping loophole’ could allow fires to damage Scotland’s valuable peatland

CONCERN is growing about a potential loophole in new legislation that could allow damaging fires to continue on Scotland’s valuable peatland...

The Guardian - UK

‘The scenery bursts into life’: making Scotland wild again

I walked the Highlands as it should be, with a beautiful diversity of trees, plants and animals, at a world-first rewilding centre

The National (Scotland)

Appeal launched to fund seed collection to restore Scotland's native forests

A SHORTAGE of suitable seeds has sparked an appeal for funds to restore native forests across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Brexit causing 'problems' in efforts to rewild Highlands, charity boss says

BREXIT has made the task of rewilding Scotland more difficult, the chief executive of a leading conservation charity has said ...

Daily Record

Bringing lynx back to Scotland would boost ecosystem, say conservationists

Plans to reintroduce the big cat predators to the woods of the Scottish Highlands will be discussed at Holyrood at a meeting organised by rewilding charities.

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