What is the conservation status for water voles in England and Wales?
Answer
Endangered (EN)
The overall status of the water vole in the British Isles reflects a severe localized crisis, despite a less critical global classification. Specifically for England and Wales, the species is listed as Endangered (EN) on the Great Britain Red List. This designation underscores the catastrophic loss experienced, with the species thought to be absent from as many as 90% of its former sites. While the status in Scotland is slightly less severe, listed as Near Threatened (NT), the Endangered listing in the larger parts of Britain necessitates full protection under legislation like the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
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