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Pine Martens Breeding Again in Southwest England After Century

4/12/2026

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Conservationists report breeding pine martens in southwest England, marking a recovery after more than 100 years.
Since autumn 2024, dozens have been reintroduced to Dartmoor and Exmoor by the Devon Wildlife Trust's Two Moors Pine Marten project.
Tracey Hamston, project lead for the Devon Wildlife Trust Two Moors Pine Marten project, confirmed births in July and expects more kits to emerge soon.

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Conservationists report breeding pine martens in southwest England, marking a recovery after more than 100 years.
Since autumn 2024, dozens have been reintroduced to Dartmoor and Exmoor by the Devon Wildlife Trust's Two Moors Pine Marten project.
Tracey Hamston, project lead for the Devon Wildlife Trust Two Moors Pine Marten project, confirmed births in July and expects more kits to emerge soon.