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European Elk to Roam Derbyshire After 3,000 Years

5/9/2025

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A groundbreaking rewilding project is set to bring European elk back to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire after a staggering 3,000 years. Backed by Rewilding Britain, this initiative promises to rejuvenate ecosystems through elk grazing and habitat restoration, marking a hopeful return for these majestic creatures to roam freely across the UK.

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A groundbreaking rewilding project is set to bring European elk back to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire after a staggering 3,000 years. Backed by Rewilding Britain, this initiative promises to rejuvenate ecosystems through elk grazing and habitat restoration, marking a hopeful return for these majestic creatures to roam freely across the UK.