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Splitting hares
Like buses, we have been waiting years for a formal population estimate of the Peak District mountain hare, and then two show up at once.
Like buses, we have been waiting years for a formal population estimate of the Peak District mountain hare, and then two show up at once.
Gareth Dockerty discusses the findings of a new study demonstrating success of mountain hares across Peak District grouse moors.
The success of the hare is through supporting proven conservation techniques not obsolete protectionism.
The Scottish Parliament have voted to give further protection to mountain hares in Scotland following the last-minute amendment proposed by Green Party MSP Alison Johnstone.
New approach to counting means population data can be secured to improve hare management.