It is hoped that upwards of 10,000 responses will be received. If the results are favourable, a pilot reintroduction programme could begin as early as 2002. Pine Marten Key Facts 1. Pine martens have a short muzzle and long, bushy tails. The fur is chestnut-brown with cream patches around the chest and throat.
Males are slightly larger than females.
Pine martens live in woodland, and are shy, solitary creatures. Both males and females have large individual territories, up to 40 km2 in area. They are excellent climbers, and make their dens in trees or burrows. Pine martens are nocturnal and are omnivorous, feeding mostly on voles, mice, small birds, insects and fruit and berries in autumn. The People's Trust for Endangered Species was founded in 1977 with the aim of helping ensure a future for endangered species worldwide.