Reintroduction of Wolves and Lynx into Britain

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Wild lynx could soon roam the countryside for the first time in 1000 years

The Lynx UK Trust have applied to carry out a trial reintroduction of six Eurasian lynx in the Kielder Forest region of Northumberland.

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The Lynx Trust are seeking permission to run a trial introducing 6 lynx back into the wild in the UK. (Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Wild lynx could soon roam the British countryside for the first time in 1000 years.
The Lynx UK Trust have applied to carry out a trial reintroduction of six Eurasian lynx in the Kielder Forest region of Northumberland.

And while any release would take place in England, they said the predators could cross the Border into Scotland.

Wild lynx could soon roam the British countryside for the first time in 1000 years.
The Lynx UK Trust have applied to carry out a trial reintroduction of six Eurasian lynx in the Kielder Forest region of Northumberland.

And while any release would take place in England, they said the predators could cross the Border into Scotland.

*This image is copyright of its original author

The predators could cross the Border into Scotland. (Image: Getty Images)
Scottish Natural Heritage are being kept informed after Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham pledged last year that no re-introductions would go ahead without full consultation.

Much of Scotland has huge potential for lynx habitat and farmers and crofters are said to have “serious concerns” about the trust’s proposals.
If Natural England give permission, four female lynx and two males will be set free in the Kielder Forest area for a five-year period, wearing satellite collars to monitor their movements.
The information would be used to decide whether full reintroduction can go ahead with more individuals across a wider area.

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