Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Prioritise the reintroduction and translocation of species

Closed 2,735 signatures

What the petition asks

Create a comprehensive national strategy for the reintroduction and translocation of species. To provide a framework that focuses on maximising environmental benefits and mitigating negative consequences of species reintroductions.
To show conviction toward the ambitious targets for biodiversity and habitat restoration. To acknowledge scientific evidence that species reintroduction can play a key role habitat restoration. To build upon all existing work on species reintroduction in the UK. To acknowledge and stick with its original commitment to reintroduce species like the beaver. To acknowledge the support of the public toward rewilding and species reintroduction.

Timeline

9 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
9 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,735
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 9 Nov 2023
Closed 9 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.