<h1>Pine martens were once common in Britain but now, they're one of our rarest carnivores. </h1><div> <p><br>These slinky, tree-dwelling predators had virtually disappeared in England and Wales by the turn of the 20th Century. </p><p>But pine martens are making a comeback.</p><p>We follow Ranger Dan Iceton at Wallington estate in Northumberland, as he tries to encourage pine martens to make these woodlands their forever home.</p><p>And we discover conservation success in other parts of Britain where the animals have returned.</p><p>Follow the story and secret lives of the mysterious mammal making a comeback in our forests.</p><p><em>[Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.</em> <em>Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. </em>  <em>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.</em>  <a href="https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/">https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/</a> </p><p><strong>Production:  </strong>Producer: Michelle Douglass<br>Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton<br>Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez<br>With thanks to: Dr Stephanie Johnstone and Vincent Wildlife Trust<br> <br>Image © Caroline Legg <strong> <br><br>Discover more:  </strong>Visit Wallington, looked after by the National Trust <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/wallington">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/wallington</a> </p><p>Find out more about pine martens with Vincent Wildlife Trust: <a href="https://www.vwt.org.uk/species/pine-marten-2">https://www.vwt.org.uk/species/pine-marten-2</a> </p><p>Read about Martens on the Move: <a href="https://pinemartens.uk/">https://pinemartens.uk/</a> </p><p>Report your sighting and help citizen science: <a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8c5d8e084dc4ecb9b92c57c42769d1f">https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a8c5d8e084dc4ecb9b92c57c42769d1f</a>  </p></div>