Pine martens were driven to extinction in the early 20th century but have recently been successfully reintroduced to the South West.

'Almost extinct' pine marten captured on camera 

The native pine marten at Longleat has appeared naturally rather than through a re-introduction programme

Native pine marten captured on camera for the first time 

15 pine martens were released at secret locations in Dartmoor as part of a project to establish a population back in the area. 

Pine martens return to the wild for the first time in 100 years

13.11.23 Pine Marten Credit: Robert Cruickshanks

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a share of £1.2M to the National Trust's Wallington woodland estate to create England's pine marten haven.

National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £1.2 million to create pine marten havens

Undated handout still issued by Forestry England of a rare pine marten inspecting a new denning box in Kielder Forest. A study of pine martens, one of the UK's rarest mammals, shows it could be strengthening its presence in England's biggest forest. The elusive creatures, once thought to be extinct in England after decades of persecution, were caught on camera in Northumberland's 63,000 hectare Kielder Forest five years ago. Issue date: Tuesday February 21, 2023.

The pine marten - one of the UK's rarest mammals - could be strengthening its presence in Kielder Forest.

Elusive pine marten caught on camera as study shows hope for rare UK mammal

The rare creatures were once widespread in the UK but populations were hit by persecution and loss of habitat, experts said.

Pine martens successfully breeding in New Forest, hidden cameras show

The animals, which are a cat sized member of the weasel family, have been captured on hidden cameras set up to monitor other species.

Pine martens captured on hidden camera shows species is making a comeback

An elusive pine marten has been caught on video in Northumberland for the first time.

First footage of a pine marten in Northumberland

There are plans to reintroduce pine martens into a part of England where they were once driven to the brink of extinction.

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