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London's £500K Project to Reintroduce Storks and Beavers

12/8/2025

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A Dagenham rewilding project in east London aims to reintroduce white storks and beavers to boost biodiversity.
Storks, after returning to West Sussex, will be housed in an aviary next year with a gradual release plan.
London mayoral funding of £500,000 backs the initiative, focusing on habitat restoration and community engagement.
A stork officer will work with local schools to foster pride in nature.

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Story summary

A Dagenham rewilding project in east London aims to reintroduce white storks and beavers to boost biodiversity.
Storks, after returning to West Sussex, will be housed in an aviary next year with a gradual release plan.
London mayoral funding of £500,000 backs the initiative, focusing on habitat restoration and community engagement.
A stork officer will work with local schools to foster pride in nature.