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UK Launches Zoning Strategy to Protect Wildlife from Dogs

6/12/2025

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With the UK dog population soaring to 13.5 million, worries about their effect on wildlife have intensified. In response, a comprehensive guide crafted by over 40 organizations proposes a zoning strategy—green, amber, and red zones—to harmonize the needs of dog walkers with the preservation of vulnerable wildlife habitats.

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With the UK dog population soaring to 13.5 million, worries about their effect on wildlife have intensified. In response, a comprehensive guide crafted by over 40 organizations proposes a zoning strategy—green, amber, and red zones—to harmonize the needs of dog walkers with the preservation of vulnerable wildlife habitats.