Eight species that could thrive in wilder national parks
If our national parks were wilder, we could see a whole host of wildlife flourishing. Meet the species who would benefit from this change in legislation
species reintroductions
Golden eagle
The golden eagle is the apex predator of remote wilderness. Learn more about this bird’s vital role at the top of the food chain and where they still live.
Affric Highlands
Launched in 2021, the Affric Highlands project area is a bold and ambitious landscape-scale project in the central highlands
Reintroductions must be part of Scotland’s Green agreement
The Scottish Rewilding Alliance urges the Scottish Greens to make the trial reintroduction of lynx and beavers a core part of any agreement with the SNP.
Wild Peak
Wild Peak will be a partnership of local landowners, community groups, businesses and organisations
Eurasian wolf
A vital top predator that can have a major impact on the landscape through influencing the behaviour of herbivores
Red deer
Britain’s largest deer species and grandest surviving mammal is a key shaper of landscapes and habitats
Eurasian lynx
A shy and elusive wild cat that plays a key role in the ecosystem as a top predator