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Lynx reintroduction supported in Scotland and Northern England, wildlife charity says

Can species reintroduction work without having a detrimental impact on farming and rural communities?

Chris Brayford
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According to the Missing Lynx Project, research shows that a release of 20 lynx over several years into the Kielder forest area could, over time, create a healthy population of about 50 animals covering north-west Northumberland, the edge of Cumbria and the bordering areas of southern Scotland.
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According to the Missing Lynx Project, research shows that a release of 20 lynx over several years into the Kielder forest area could, over time, create a healthy population of about 50 animals covering north-west Northumberland, the edge of Cumbria and the bordering areas of southern Scotland.

Communities in Scotland and parts of northern England have signalled their desire to see lynx reintroduced to the UK for the first time in 800 years. In a new study published on Thursday (August 7),...

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