Petition updateBring the Lynx back to the UKThe Secret Is Out
Paul O'DonoghueChester, United Kingdom
9 Jul 2025

We know a lot of you have felt frustrated over the past 2 years, wondering what we’re doing, asking what’s happening, and calling for… well, in our own words, Less Conversation, More Conservation.


Those of you who read the recent piece in The Guardian will know; we have been BUSY.


Thank you for your patience.


We had to wait until the time was right, but we can now share with you all that a second draft license application to reintroduce lynx to the UK was submitted to Natural England 2 YEARS AGO.


With no review.


Behind the scenes we’ve been busy all along. At the same time, both Natural England and DEFRA have also been busy- avoiding the issue at every opportunity!


Following the recent article, in which Tony Juniper Chair of Natural England shared his "enthusiasm" about reintroducing lynx, we now expect this to be moved through quickly. Or we will take legal action.


We get it, we’re not like other conservation organisations- we’re doers, we challenge the system and we’re relentless in our pursuit. And that’s why we are not giving up until the process that we started results in the lynx being back in the UK.


The stand-off between DEFRA and Natural England has now been exposed. And you know we’re not going to let up on pursuing this.


We’re just getting started!!
Who’s with us?

HOW YOU CAN HELP  

We appreciate your continued support and commitment to bringing the lynx back to the UK. We get contacted a lot about how else you can help.


It’s very simple- share, share, share! We need to send a clear message that demonstrates the public support that we know we have.

  • Share this petition with your friends on social and by email
  • Share our content to amplify our voice
  • Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram, so you never miss our content, updates and information.

These steps may be small, but they lead to massive changes.

Let's get the message out that the lynx needs to come back home and let's have a push for 20,000 signatures.


Many Thanks


Paul
Director, Lynx UK Trust

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