Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 63496

Pine Martens: Conservation

Tabled: 27 June 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal DemocratInverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the devolved Administrations on monitoring European pine marten populations.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Yes, Natural England engages with devolved administrations through the national pine marten networking group. This group meets quarterly, and discussions include topics such as monitoring European pine marten populations.