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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynx.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynx.
Defra is committed to providing opportunities for the reintroduction of formerly native species where the benefits for the environment, people and the economy are clear. To maximise benefits and minimise risks, it is important that species reintroductions are conducted carefully.
No decision has been taken on the reintroduction of Eurasian lynx. Any proposal to reintroduce this species would need to be considered on a case-by-case basis, informed by a full assessment of ecological, social and economic impacts. Large predators present some significant challenges and impacts that would need to be overcome and managed prior to the consideration of their reintroduction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of re-introducing the Eurasian lynx to britain.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of re-introducing the Eurasian lynx to britain.
Defra is committed to providing opportunities for the reintroduction of formerly native species where the benefits for the environment, people and the economy are clear. To maximise benefits and minimise risks, it is important that species reintroductions are conducted carefully.
No decision has been taken on the reintroduction of Eurasian lynx. Any proposal to reintroduce this species would need to be considered on a case-by-case basis, informed by a full assessment of ecological, social and economic impacts. Large predators present some significant challenges and impacts that would need to be overcome and managed prior to the consideration of their reintroduction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the feasibility and ecological impact of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to woodland areas in England.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the feasibility and ecological impact of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to woodland areas in England.
Defra has not undertaken any formal assessment of the feasibility and ecological impact of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to woodland areas in England.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussion they have had with the Scottish Government about the proposed release of lynx animals in Kielder Forest which straddles the border between England and Scotland.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussion they have had with the Scottish Government about the proposed release of lynx animals in Kielder Forest which straddles the border between England and Scotland.
Natural England has set up a regulators’ group involving officials from the Scottish Government, Scottish Natural Heritage, Defra, the Forestry Commission and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The group has met and discussed the application and will continue to liaise regularly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential safety risk to the public of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to the Kielder Forest.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential safety risk to the public of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to the Kielder Forest.
The application to reintroduce the Eurasian lynx to the Kielder Forest will be considered carefully in accordance with international guidelines and taking account of the impacts on affected communities, including public safety and the wider environment.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to undertake a consultation with farmers and farmers' organisations on any proposal to release lynx into Kielder Forest in Northumberland.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to undertake a consultation with farmers and farmers' organisations on any proposal to release lynx into Kielder Forest in Northumberland.
In accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Natural England, as the licensing authority, considers any application for the reintroduction of former native species in England.
No application has been received to reintroduce lynx into England. If a licence application is received Natural England would consider it carefully in accordance with appropriate international guidelines, taking account of socio-economic impacts and the impact on the welfare of the animals themselves.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynxes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on rewilding lynxes.
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 prohibits the release of species that are not ordinarily resident in the wild, without a licence granted by Natural England.
If a licence application for the reintroduction of lynx is received, Natural England would consider it carefully in accordance with appropriate international guidelines, taking account of socio-economic impacts and the impact on the welfare of the animals themselves.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with (a) the Countryside Alliance, (b) landowners and (c) BASE on introduction of the lynx into the countryside.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with (a) the Countryside Alliance, (b) landowners and (c) BASE on introduction of the lynx into the countryside.
Defra has had no discussions with landowners or representatives of Countryside Alliance and BASC about the reintroduction of lynx.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with sporting and shooting bodies on proposals to introduce lynx into the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with sporting and shooting bodies on proposals to introduce lynx into the UK.
No discussions of this kind have taken place with representatives of the sporting and shooting bodies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether she has had discussions on the reintroduction of the lynx to the UK; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether she has had discussions on the reintroduction of the lynx to the UK; and if she will make a statement.