'Lost' ant species reintroduced in Shropshire conservation project (www.bbc.co.uk)

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A species of ant has been reintroduced to an area of Shropshire as part of a restoration project to support the health of woodlands.

Southern red wood ants are considered a keystone species, meaning they play an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems.

The conservation project is led by the National Trust in partnership with Swansea University and ant conservation specialists Ant Antics, has seen the species moved to woodland near Bridgnorth in an attempt to boost biodiversity across the Dudmaston Estate.

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