Pinemartens - Back from the Brink

Pine Martens are now protected by law across the UK, though rare in England. Their spread and population recovery in England would benefit greatly from support, especially from landowners and local communities. This Back from the Brink project will monitor the natural recovery of this animal in northern England, and develop a greater understanding of its status and distribution in this part of England. For this commission I worked with artist Sian Hughes to deliver family friendly workshop at Cragside National Trust in Northumberland. We created 21 feeder boxes to be installed at Cragside with an instruction manual to make one at home. Back from the Brink is one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever undertaken. Its aim – to save 20 species from extinction and benefit over 200 more through 19 projects that span England; from the tip of Cornwall to Northumberland. It’s the first time ever that so many conservation organisations have come together with one focus in mind – to bring back from the brink of extinction some of England’s most threatened species of animal, plant and fungi.