Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million metric tons of CO2 annually, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Leeds.

Wolves were eradicated from Scotland around 250 years ago, leaving red deer with no natural predators and allowing their populations to grow across the country.

Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could help address the climate emergency, experts say. The animals could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 annually,