Telegraph coverage on rewilding
Written by Defra Press Office
Today the Telegraph has reported Defra are working to set up a ‘rewilding taskforce’ to gauge appetite for returning lynx and wolves to England. However, this article is factually incorrect, and there are no plans for a rewilding taskforce.
Defra remains committed to providing opportunities for the reintroduction of formerly native species, where there are clear environmental and socio-economic benefits as part of the 25 Year Environment Plan, and Natural England continues to support a number of projects to establish wilder landscapes as part of a broader approach to nature recovery. They will continue to look to engage stakeholders in the development of these plans.
A Defra Group spokesperson said:
“There are no plans for a rewilding taskforce but we will continue to support species reintroductions , where there are clear benefits , and wilder landscapes as part of our broader approach to nature recovery.”
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