Dogs with Backpacks Are Helping to Save Nature in East Sussex
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Dogs are helping to restore a nature reserve in Lewes, East Sussex. They carry backpacks full of seeds. The idea is to copy what wolves did before they disappeared in the UK. Wolves used to spread seeds by walking long distances, sometimes covering 20 km each night. As they walked, seeds would get stuck in their fur and fall off in new places. This helped new plants grow in different areas.
Dog walkers can get seed-filled backpacks from the staff. As the dogs run around, they spread the seeds helping new plants grow. Dylan Walker, who manages the project, said they want to rewild the area, but they cannot bring in big animals like bison. So, they use dogs instead.
Cressida Murray, a dog owner, loves the idea. She said it fits perfectly with her dog’s walks. Inspired by a similar 2019 project in Chile, where dogs helped restore wildfire-damaged areas, this method shows early signs of success.
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