Species reintroduction
Expert support for reintroducing native species - including beavers, hedgehogs and harvest mice - through ecological assessment, licensing, monitoring and community engagement.
Species reintroductions are a powerful tool for restoring ecosystems and returning wildlife to where it belongs. At Wildside Ecology, we have first-hand experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of reintroduction projects, from the charismatic to the overlooked.
• Specialist experience with beavers, hedgehogs and harvest mice – we’ve been directly involved in reintroduction work with these species, combining fieldwork, research and stakeholder engagement.
• Feasibility assessments and habitat surveys – we carry out site suitability checks and landscape-scale evaluations to ensure the right conditions are in place.
• Licensing and regulatory support – we can guide you through Natural England licensing, protected species legislation, and reintroduction protocols.
• Monitoring and long-term tracking – from initial release to post-reintroduction population tracking, we use field data and technology to understand success and inform adaptive management.
• Community engagement and education – we help build support for reintroductions through events, talks and citizen science programmes tailored to your site.
