Pine Martens’ Return

Pine Martens’ Return

From Wild Tales | Nature Podcast by National Trust

February 4, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode explores the return of pine martens to Britain and conservation efforts to support their habitat.

Pine martens were once common in Britain but now, they're one of our rarest carnivores. These slinky, tree-dwelling predators had virtually disappeared in England and Wales by the turn of the 20th Century. But pine martens are making a comeback. We follow Ranger Dan Iceton at Wallington estate in Northumberland, as he tries to encourage pine martens to make these woodlands their forever home. And we discover conservation success in other parts of Britain where the animals have returned. Follow the story and secret lives of the mysterious mammal making a comeback in our forests. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Producer: Michelle Douglass Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez With thanks to: Dr Stephanie Johnstone and Vincent Wildlife Trust Image © Caroline Legg Discover more: Visit Wallington…

People in this episode

Host: Rosie Holdsworth

Guest: Dan Iceton

Topics covered

  • conservation
  • wildlife
  • pine martens
  • nature
  • habitat restoration

Keywords

  • pine martens
  • conservation
  • Northumberland
  • wildlife
  • National Trust

Sponsors

Cotswold Outdoor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Trust, Vincent Wildlife Trust

Places: Britain, Northumberland, Wallington estate

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