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Philanthropist Plans Wolf Reintroduction at Scottish Estate

10/22/2025

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Paul Lister, a philanthropist, purchased the 23,000-acre Alladale estate in Sutherland in 2003 to reintroduce wolves to the Highlands.
Lister previously worked in the furniture industry.
He founded the European Nature Trust in 2000 after stepping back to support his family.
The Highlands wildlife reserve plan began after he discovered Alladale, which was previously owned by farmer Richard Macaire and formed part of a larger landholding.

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Paul Lister, a philanthropist, purchased the 23,000-acre Alladale estate in Sutherland in 2003 to reintroduce wolves to the Highlands.
Lister previously worked in the furniture industry.
He founded the European Nature Trust in 2000 after stepping back to support his family.
The Highlands wildlife reserve plan began after he discovered Alladale, which was previously owned by farmer Richard Macaire and formed part of a larger landholding.