How 23,000 edible dormice became a problem for Britain
In 1902, a handful of edible dormice were introduced to Tring Park in Hertfordshire as part of a Victorian fascination with exotic wildlife. Over a century later, the population has grown to approximately 23,000 individuals, clustering around the Chiltern Hills. The UK government compensates land managers £40 per hectare annually via the Countryside Stewardship scheme to control this invasive rodent species, whose presence causes harm to trees, fruit crops, and bird populations.
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