Overview

• The Devon Wildlife Trust has released eight female and seven male pine martens into secluded woodland areas of Dartmoor.
• The species, extinct in South West England for over a century, was sourced from wild populations in Scotland.
• Each pine marten was fitted with a radio collar to monitor their movements and ensure their safety in the new environment.
• The project aims to re-establish a sustainable population, with a second release planned for Exmoor in 2025.
• Conservationists believe the reintroduction will help restore natural woodland ecosystems disrupted by human activities.