Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years
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Why in news
Forestry England and Defra announced plans to reintroduce golden eagles to England after a 150-year absence following a study identifying eight potential recovery zones.
Background
Forestry England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are leading the initiative. The government has allocated £1 million in funding for a program to release juvenile eagles as early as next year.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe golden eagle has been absent from England for more than 150 years.
- FactForestry England identified eight potential recovery zones in northern England for the eagle population.
- FactThe government allocated £1 million in funding for the eagle reintroduction program.
- BodyDefra: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic implications of reintroducing apex predators into fragmented habitats in the UK.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological restoration: Re-establishing apex predators to balance local biodiversity and food chains
- Habitat suitability: Assessing the capacity of northern England's recovery zones to sustain breeding populations
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Apex predators · Habitat restoration · Species reintroduction · Ecological balance
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