The gentle giants released in Kent should transform a commercial pine forest into a vibrant natural woodland
Early on Monday morning, three gentle giants wandered out of a corral in the Kent countryside to become the first wild bison to roam in Britain for thousands of years.
The Wilder Blean project, near Canterbury, is an experiment to see how well the bison can act as natural “ecosystem engineers” and restore wildlife. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. They will be joined by a young bull from Germany in mid-August, whose arrival was delayed by import complications related to Brexit.The three females were fitted with tracking collars on Sunday, an approach that will allow the team to plot the animals’ movements and glean insights into the plants they interact with. Wright said bison are like giant seed banks. “As they move, they collect seeds, and then they [are] also dispersing seeds along the route.
Bison-sized tunnels are also being built to allow the animals to safely cross existing footpaths. They are contained by two fences, one of which is electric. The bison in other UK wildlife parks are contained in smaller areas and receive supplementary feeding.
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