Return of the Golden Eagle
Wilder Britain is aiming to return the Golden Eagle, one of the most wildly distributed species of birds, to the skies above Snowdonia for the first time in nearly 200 years.
Welsh Golden Eagle Project - Restoring ecosystem balance
The Welsh Golden Eagle Project is an initiative being delivered by Wilder Britain that aims to re-introduce 10 young Golden Eagles as soon as next year, to the skies above Snowdonia for the first time in nearly 200 years.
To achieve this, we are in talks with local farms and aim to submit a release licence to Natural Resources Wales in July. Wilder Britain is currently undertaking research within Snowdonia National Park to identify suitable nesting sites and hopes that Snowdonia's Welsh name, Eryri, will once again live up to its translation as the "Land of the Eagles".
The Welsh Golden Eagle Project is part of a wider initiative being delivered by Wilder Britain that also plans to reintroduce other species, including the Mountain Hare which will also serve as prey for the newly establish eagle population. Wilder Britain also wants to expand local water vole numbers and plant upland woodlands to mitigate flooding problems in the lowlands.
Project Outcomes
Working with farmers
Contributing to ecotourism
Contributing to ecotourism
We will work with landowners and farmers to find suitable sites in which Golden Eagles can be reintroduced in Wales.
Contributing to ecotourism
Contributing to ecotourism
Contributing to ecotourism
We will conduct studies, and work with local tourism associations, to determine the economic benefits of Golden Eagles to Snowdonia.
Engaging with communities
Contributing to ecotourism
Engaging with communities
We will engage with local communities to educate them about these iconic birds and the importance of their conservation.
Protect the world's most endangered feline
Wilder Britain, in partnership with Wildcat Haven, is aiming to save the Scottish Wildcat, where it is predicted there are only 35 left in the Clashindarroch Forest, Scotland.
Wildcat Haven - Promoting biodiversity
Wildcat Haven is a grass roots, community project created by Wilder Britain that is actively working towards saving the Scottish Wildcat, an animal that is rarer than Tigers and Giant Pandas. To achieve this, we are actively campaigning to save the Clashindarroch Forest, a crucial habitat that has been identified as the main stronghold for Scottish wildcats, but is now threatened by logging.
Since its formation in 2008, Wildcat Haven has actively been involved with community engagement initiatives, such as going into local schools to teach the next generation about Scottish wildcats, and working with several tourism operators in Scotland to develop opportunities which benefits both the wildcats and the local community.
Over a 10 year period, Wildcat Haven has been involved in using camera traps and usage of radio collars to track the movements of wildcats in Scotland, conducted a neutering programme for all feral cats to prevent the spread of feline diseases, and achieved widespread support in the local community.
Project Outcomes
Preserving crucial habitats
Monitoring wildcat populations
Monitoring wildcat populations
We are campaigning to save the Clashindarroach Forest, the Scottish wildcat's main stronghold, which is threatened by logging.
Monitoring wildcat populations
Monitoring wildcat populations
Monitoring wildcat populations
We will use camera traps and GPS collars so that we can monitor populations of Scottish wildcats to implement conservation measures.
Improving public knowledge
Monitoring wildcat populations
Improving public knowledge
We plan to raise awareness about the importance of conservation by educating local schools and communities about wildcats.