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Seriously threatened species could see Cumbria return Pine marten. Picture: Frank Greenaway A seriously threatened species pushed to the brink of extinction could see a return to Cumbria. The future of pine martens and their possible reintroduction to Grizedale Forest and Rusland woodlands is currently being explored by the Back on our Map (BOOM) project. A relative of the weasel, numbers declined through persecution and habitat loss and since 1900 have plummeted in England to the point where they are now almost absent. However, in Scotland, they are faring better and account for 98 per cent of the remaining UK population of around 3,700, according to project lead Dr Mic Mayhew. ....
One of the last strongholds in England for ancient Atlantic woodland, the Rusland Valley has exceptional climatic conditions which occur in less than one percent of the planet. Cumbria s ancient woodland is in the race for vital European funding to safeguard it. Rusland Valley, One of the last strongholds in England for ancient Atlantic woodland, has exceptional climatic conditions which occur in less than one percent of the planet. Between now and 9 April backing is urgently sought for the public to get behind the South Lakeland charity intent on fighting for the survival of some of the richest and most treasured habitats in the British Isles. ....