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This project is the largest carnivore recovery programme in Britain of its kind and involves translocating pine martens from Scotland to mid Wales to supplement the declining population. Local people and stakeholders will be consulted and given the opportunity to shape the project for local benefit.
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Situation
Following years of persecution and habitat loss, the pine marten is the rarest carnivore in England and Wales. Whilst pine marten populations in Scotland and Ireland are recovering well, pine martens have not recovered in England and Wales and are on the brink of extinction. Intervention is needed urgently for a conservation translocation to boost and restore healthy populations to England and Wales.
Solution
Following an intensive feasibility study in 2014, we have identified the most suitable areas to reinforce declining pine marten populations. We are now preparing to translocate pine martens from Scotland, where there is a healthy population, to an area in mid Wales, where pine martens were once common but are now on the brink of extinction. This area has been identified as the most appropriate as it has suitable habitat, low road density and minimal conflict with humans.