Farmers could be 'far more directly affected' by potential reintroduction of Eurasian Lynx

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said farmers deserved to have their say if the wildcat species was brought back along the English and Scottish border

Chris Brayford
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The Northumberland Trust said research has shown that if the Eurasian lynx was released into Northumberland, they could grow into a 'healthy and sustainable population'.
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The Northumberland Trust said research has shown that if the Eurasian lynx was released into Northumberland, they could grow into a 'healthy and sustainable population'.

The National Sheep Association has raised concern regarding a potential reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx in Scotland and England which could have 'far reaching' impacts on farm businesses. With the...

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