Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) Project
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The Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) Project
The Golden Eagle, known in Welsh as ‘Eryr Euraid’, and the White-tailed Eagle, ‘Eryr y môr’, were once widespread across historic Wales. Both species were eradicated through the influence of humans and we strongly believe we have a moral duty to restore our native biodiversity, heritage and culture in Wales.
The ERW project has been operating since 2017, in collaboration with Cardiff University, Wildlife Trust Wales and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation. Our main mission is to replicate the successful eagle reintroduction programmes that have taken place in Scotland, Ireland and England. But, before we restore any eagle species – it is important that full scale public and stakeholder engagement is included in any decisions moving forward in Wales.
The ERW project has received widespread support from International and National eagle experts and as a collaborative effort are using our research and knowledge to shape the best translocation methods fitting to environmental, socio-economical and conservation initiatives in Wales.
ERW's Research and Plans
Over the last three years, we have gathered a huge amount of information about Wales, including; the historic distribution of eagles, suitable eagle habitats, land use compatibilities and focused in on the Welsh landscapes best eagle habitats.
The Welsh landscape still holds an abundance of suitable habitats and nest sites to restore these iconic, cultural and charismatic species. We are now ready to launch the next phase of feasibility assessments to assess wide-scale public and stakeholder attitudes across Wales. This information is key to finalise and select the best area of focus in Wales for the restoration of Golden Eagles and/or White-tailed Eagles.
Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) Needs Your Help!
Would you like to support and contribute to our research?! Your donations will help ensure we achieve this truly historic step forward for wildlife conservation in Wales.
Your support will help us continue to gather crucial evidence about the feasibility of restoring eagles to Wales. Your support will enable us to initiate: -
1. Wide-spread public, community and stakeholder consultations.
2. Habitat Risk Assessments (HRAs)
3. Comprehensive prey availability maps
4. The selection of the best release site for both eagles in Wales.
5. A project steering group to guide the next steps in this work.
6. The practical plans and methods leading to eagle restorations in Wales.
We are excited to take this project to the next stage, and your support would mean a lot to us. This project has the ability to bring great ecological and societal benefits to Wales - and you can be part of our journey.
Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) Sponsorship Opportunites
As a high profile project, our public talks, media attention and authority figure meetings provide a great chance to gain visibility and recognition for your support. Your support could gain firm recognition as a 'Bronze', 'Silver' or 'Gold' sponsor in our talks, meeting booklets and website. Check out our wall of Fame?!
Sophie-lee Williams the founder and manager of the ERW project and one of our ambassador Golden Eagles; at Falconry Experience Wales.
Norwegian Eagle experts and the ERW team looking at White-tailed Eagles in Norway. Picture Credit - James Byrne.
For more information about the Eagle Reintroduction Reintrocution Wales (ERW) Project and the work we do, please see our website or follow us!
Website: https://www.eaglereintroductionwales.com/
Facebook: @ERWProject
Twitter: @ERWproject
The Golden Eagle, known in Welsh as ‘Eryr Euraid’, and the White-tailed Eagle, ‘Eryr y môr’, were once widespread across historic Wales. Both species were eradicated through the influence of humans and we strongly believe we have a moral duty to restore our native biodiversity, heritage and culture in Wales.
The ERW project has been operating since 2017, in collaboration with Cardiff University, Wildlife Trust Wales and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation. Our main mission is to replicate the successful eagle reintroduction programmes that have taken place in Scotland, Ireland and England. But, before we restore any eagle species – it is important that full scale public and stakeholder engagement is included in any decisions moving forward in Wales.
The ERW project has received widespread support from International and National eagle experts and as a collaborative effort are using our research and knowledge to shape the best translocation methods fitting to environmental, socio-economical and conservation initiatives in Wales.
ERW's Research and Plans
Over the last three years, we have gathered a huge amount of information about Wales, including; the historic distribution of eagles, suitable eagle habitats, land use compatibilities and focused in on the Welsh landscapes best eagle habitats.
The Welsh landscape still holds an abundance of suitable habitats and nest sites to restore these iconic, cultural and charismatic species. We are now ready to launch the next phase of feasibility assessments to assess wide-scale public and stakeholder attitudes across Wales. This information is key to finalise and select the best area of focus in Wales for the restoration of Golden Eagles and/or White-tailed Eagles.
Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) Needs Your Help!Would you like to support and contribute to our research?! Your donations will help ensure we achieve this truly historic step forward for wildlife conservation in Wales.
Your support will help us continue to gather crucial evidence about the feasibility of restoring eagles to Wales. Your support will enable us to initiate: -
1. Wide-spread public, community and stakeholder consultations.
2. Habitat Risk Assessments (HRAs)
3. Comprehensive prey availability maps
4. The selection of the best release site for both eagles in Wales.
5. A project steering group to guide the next steps in this work.
6. The practical plans and methods leading to eagle restorations in Wales.
We are excited to take this project to the next stage, and your support would mean a lot to us. This project has the ability to bring great ecological and societal benefits to Wales - and you can be part of our journey.
Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW) Sponsorship Opportunites
As a high profile project, our public talks, media attention and authority figure meetings provide a great chance to gain visibility and recognition for your support. Your support could gain firm recognition as a 'Bronze', 'Silver' or 'Gold' sponsor in our talks, meeting booklets and website. Check out our wall of Fame?!
Sophie-lee Williams the founder and manager of the ERW project and one of our ambassador Golden Eagles; at Falconry Experience Wales. Norwegian Eagle experts and the ERW team looking at White-tailed Eagles in Norway. Picture Credit - James Byrne. For more information about the Eagle Reintroduction Reintrocution Wales (ERW) Project and the work we do, please see our website or follow us!
Website: https://www.eaglereintroductionwales.com/
Facebook: @ERWProject
Twitter: @ERWproject
Organizer
Sophie-lee Williams
Organizer