New Project Will Reintroduce Elk to UK for the First Time in 3,000 Years

[Swede]

I wish them success.

Rewilding Britain is awarding grants through its Rewilding Innovation Fund for a joint project by the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trusts in order to return European elk — as well as bison and beaver — to the wild in England. As part of the fund, multiple projects will receive up to 15,000 pounds ($19,918) to put toward rewilding initiatives.

“Keystone species like elk, bison and beaver play a vital role in bringing nature back to life. They help repair ecosystems and shape wild places in ways that benefit wildlife, people and the climate,” Rebecca Wrigley, chief executive of Rewilding Britain, said in a statement. “Successfully reintroducing missing species like these is absolutely crucial.”

https://www.ecowatch.com/elk-reintroduction-uk.html

[Fla Dem]

1. Great, but to be honest, don't think of GB when thinking of Bison and Moose. Good for them.

[efhmc]

2. Great project.