A traffic-light system for dogwalkers could protect breeding birds, seal pups and other wildlife

By Sarah Crowley, Senior Lecturer in Human and Animal Geography, University of Exeter
David Bavin, Postdoctoral Researcher, Conservation, University of Exeter
Matthew Heard, Professor of Ecology, Head of Environmental Research and Data, The National Trust

Like millions of people, we have experienced the physical and mental health benefits, as well as the simple enjoyment, of a daily dog walk. However, amid the UK’s growing population of dogs (around 13.5 million at the latest estimate), recent reports have highlighted growing concern about how dogs affect wildlife and ecosystems.

Potential issues include

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