Rare pine martens seen in New Forest after decades absence (www.dailyecho.co.uk)

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Pine martens have been seen thriving in the New Forest after being absent from the national park for decades.

Once widespread across the UK, pine marten populations were left devastated due to habitat loss and persecution which left only a small amount, mostly in northern England, Scotland, and parts of Wales.

In 2024, a three-year study of the weasel-like species revealed that populations had return to the New Forest after decades and Daily Echo camera club member, Trev Stadd, manged to capture some amazing pine marten pictures in Ashurst near Totton.

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