FFON. The Frightened Face of Nature.

  • Breeding and Releasing British Wildlife (Before rewilding became the catchphrase)

    Breeding and Releasing British Wildlife (Before rewilding became the catchphrase)

    By Graham Wellstead Introduction: Delve into a fascinating tale of dedication and innovation in wildlife conservation with our guest contributor, Graham Wellstead. In this blog, Graham shares his personal experiences from the late 1970s, focusing on the challenges and triumphs of breeding and releasing Barn Owls and European Polecats in the UK. Before the concept…

  • Re-Introducing Extinct Wildlife into England

    Re-Introducing Extinct Wildlife into England

    By Graham Wellstead. The Countryside Alliance recently published news that Defra are signalling opportunities for the re-introduction of a number of species, including beaver, Scottish wildcats and golden eagles. A task force has been set up by Natural England to look at the return of species which have been lost.  The draw of bringing back animals…