Restoring species such as beavers, elk and bison ‘crucial’ for nature – charity

Reintroducing beavers, elks and bison can make a vital contribution, rewilding experts say (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Wire)

Successfully restoring keystone species such as beavers, elk and bison is “crucial” to bringing nature back to life in the UK, conservationists have said.

Nature charity Rewilding Britain said that successfully reintroducing missing species could help repair natural systems and benefit wildlife, people and climate, as it announced the latest round of funding for rewilding initiatives.