UK s single largest wild boar population is found in the Forest of Dean
Ecologist says the animals are good swimmers and could cross River Severn
Believes that if they wanted to, the feral pigs could then spread to new areas
But this is unlikely because the boar have been happily living in the forest for two decades and have yet to spread
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Marshes, pasture and reedbeds beside the Thames where developers want to build a theme park has been listed as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) in recognition of its rare and diverse insect life. The decision by Natural England to recognise the national importance of Swanscombe Peninsula, which is home to 1,991 species of invertebrates, more than any known site in the country, was welcomed by campaigners hoping to save the partly.
Conservationists have welcomed protection for a “wildlife haven” close to the M25 but warn it could still be at risk from a planned theme park development.
Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its grassland, scrub, wetlands, grazing marsh and saltmarsh habitat which is home to an array of wildlife.
The peninsula on the Thames hosts more than 1,700 invertebrates, including the critically endangered distinguished jumping spider, breeding birds such as marsh harriers, reed warblers and bearded tits, and nationally rare plants.
Government conservation agency Natural England also said the 250-hectare (620-acre) site, which lies between the M25 and Gravesend, is important green space for people as well as wildlife.
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Read Shooting Times this week and you ll get the latest on BASC, Vinnie Jones, what HRH the Prince of Wales is doing to support the curlew and why anglers in Kent have cause to celebrate
Guns and ammo theft spate
Police have moved quickly to make arrests and recover stolen goods after more than 300,000 rounds of .22 LR ammunition were stolen from a lorry that was delivering it from the factory.
Royal support for the curlew
HRH the Prince of Wales applauds a new partnership, which includes the RSPB and GWCT, that aims to conserve Britain’s ‘wonderful bird’