Should we reintroduce wolves to the UK?

[bunn]

Just wondering what you thought.

Here are some people who like the idea: http://www.wolftrust.org.uk/whyreintroduce.html

and here's someone who's not keen: http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/wolf.help/the%20wolf%20in%20scotland.htm

Comments

[helflaed.livejournal.com]

"Lobelia" is lucky that she wasn't seriously injured. I've heard the other half and a Polish friend of our swapping notes about dangerous wildlife a few times. They both agree that wolves are not likely to bother anyone, but have a healthy fear of boar- especially the ones with young. (They both grew up in forested areas in Central Europe and have relatives who work/have worked in forestry)

I do not have a very high opinion of AR activists. Whilst I do support the right of those concerned with animal welfare to campaign and protest (although not to protest in a way which blockades the lab entrances or is intended to be threatening) I do not support the right of random people to enter labs or farms and do damage or release animals. The mink are a case in point. There were two releases from fur farms, the second occurring after the effects of mink on native wildlife were known. I sometimes wonder how much they care about animals or whether it is just an excuse for criminal activity.

As for the wolves- I'm still undecided. As there are other species whose reintroduction is well overdue (eg beaver) I think they should be reintroduced first whilst more research is done into the effects of reintroducing larger species.

As for red deer overpopulation, I have only one thing to say.

Venison.