Locals furious after policy reversal claims life of wild animal: 'It hasn't taken long'

Locals furious after policy reversal claims life of wild animal: 'It hasn't taken long'

It's a common challenge in public green spaces: how to keep parks open for community enjoyment while also protecting the wildlife and ecosystems that make those places special.  As recreational uses increase, so do the risks — from pollution to habitat disruption — forcing tough decisions about how we share these spaces.  That tension came into focus in Stanley Park in Blackpool, England, where a troubling incident exposed just how fragile that …