The future for many of the UK’s once abundant wildlife species is looking relatively bleak, nationally. But in a few small pockets of the country, a different story is beginning to unfold.
Dormice
In many counties in the UK, dormice have been declared completely extinct. But at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, a reintroduction programme has taken place, and their population is increasing. Before they could be reintroduced, the National Forest team collaborated with the People’s Trust for Endangered Species to create an environment where dormice could thrive.
Studies have shown that different plants help sustain dormice for different reasons. Hazel
