Wildlife

Wild Animal Welfare and UK Upland Ecosystem Welfare

UK upland ecosystems support diverse wildlife communities with welfare needs that are addressed through coordinated management and restoration.

Key Facts

UK uplands cover 8.5 million hectares and support internationally important wildlife populations
Blanket bog, heather moorland, and montane habitats each support distinct wildlife communities
Rewilding initiatives including natural tree regeneration are restoring upland ecosystem complexity
Upland water management for flooding control affects wildlife habitat and welfare
Coordinated management across private, public, and charity land is essential for landscape-scale welfare benefit

Welfare Considerations

Upland ecosystem welfare requires coordinated management across the whole landscape. Supporting rewilding and restoration programs delivers welfare benefits for entire upland wildlife communities.

What You Can Do

Support upland restoration programs and rewilding initiatives
Advocate for coordinated upland land management for wildlife welfare
Participate in upland wildlife monitoring surveys