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Wildlife Roars Back: Rewilding Transforms Estate
14 Aug
Summary
- Over 340,000 native trees planted since 2021.
- All five British owl species now inhabit the sanctuary.
- Diverse raptors, including hen harriers, have returned.
Broughton Sanctuary, an estate near Skipton, is experiencing a remarkable return of wildlife due to an ambitious rewilding initiative. Launched in 2021 across two-and-a-half thousand acres, the project has seen the planting of over 340,000 native trees.
This extensive tree planting has initiated a cascade effect, attracting insects which, in turn, support small birds. The presence of small mammals in the long grass further encourages birds of prey. This ecological chain reaction has led to the return of diverse avian life.
Notably, for the first time in memory, all five species of British owls are now calling Broughton Sanctuary home. The skies are also graced by sparrowhawks, red kites, kestrels, peregrine falcons, and hen harriers, signifying a thriving and restored natural environment.
