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Jun 2021
100 water voles released in Washburn Valley this week
Yorkshire Water is to release a further 100 water voles at Timble Ings woods in the Washburn Valley this week.
Water voles are one of the fastest declining mammals in Britain, losing 97% of their former geographical range, and have been identified as a key species for conservation in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Surveys of the area suggest the 100 water voles released in September 2020 have become established in the woodland, with feeding signs, faeces and burrows all present.
These have been spotted up to 500m from the original release site, indicating the water voles are settling into their new habitat.
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The project forms part of Yorkshire Water’s Water Works for Wildlife initiative, which will see £1.6m invested in 15 sites across Yorkshire in a bid to boost biodiversity, enhance habitats, benefit wildlife and engage local communities.
Lee Pitcher, head of partnerships at Yorkshire Water, said:
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