Wild Bison re-introduced in Kent's West Blean Woods

Sorry I actually think it's ridiculous introducing animals that size into this country now. There are no great empty areas for them to roam in - wherever they go they will be a problem and they won't be easy to control either. I have no problem with the reintroduction of a variety of birds, otters, beavers, insects, etc to help get the ecosystem back in balance but I don't know what the benefits are of having bison in England - can anyone enlighten me?

What happens when the herd increases?

We have enough problems with wild boar near here!

I love the way it says 'for the first time in thousands of years'. The UK is a very different place now!!! It will be dinosaurs next, then they can say 'for the first time in millions of years'. ?

There is an upmarket organic farm in North Wales that keeps bison and sells bison meat. Scroll down for a video showing the bison!
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Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam.. (similar enough)

Lovely idea but having them roam wild could put lives at risk surely? We are such a crowded country there are few places which are not within reach of residential areas. Once they roam.....they roam!

I think there is (or was) talk of reintroducing wolves, too.

From Google Maps Satellite view, that triangle seems to be pretty wild country. A lot of deep woodland and heath, with few roads or trails through it. Hardly any gardens until you reach the suburbs of Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. I asume they did their research and consultations before re-introducing them, and they will doubtless be very closely monitored.

They're huge, muscular creatures!
I hope they stay in Kent.

It’ll be fine if they stay where they are put, when they stray into your garden they won’t be popular, they are also very dangerous, bulls are aggressive, cows are worse protecting their calves

That’s interesting, thank you I didn’t know.

Aren't they magnificent.

This sounds good but there have always been poachers.

There are lots of steaks in a bison. As food prices continue to rise, some people could be tempted.

Wonderful idea. I just hope they do not become targets for cranks with a gun.