Will wild wolves make return to their original Midlands haunts?

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By Mike LockleyEnvironmentPublished: Sept 13, 2023Comments

Open landscapes of our region once rang out to the call of the wolf’s cry. Now a campaign for their reintroduction is growing.

Wolves were once a common sight in woodlands

As the family trudged along the uneven, narrow path in fading daylight that streaked the skyline blood orange, a haunting howl surfaced from densely packed trees.

Will wild wolves make return to their original Midlands haunts?

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