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Eventually, yes. They'd help manage the deer population which is out of control in some areas. I'd even not rule out reintroducing bears, but they'd be a slight danger to people so that may have to be more tightly controlled.
However, reintroducing once native species will have to be gradual. The government now seem to be taking steps to make the release of beavers better planned and that could lead to the release of lynx and bison in some areas. If we do bring wolves back a compensation scheme would have to be in place for farmers losing their stock.
Given, the brown bear was the traditional UK bear, pre-Roman times.
It is rather hard to imagine them in modern day UK. The population living in areas they are introduced, would def need to be trained and prepared.
I cannot see that happening due to lack of support. Wolves we know as historical fairy tale villains. But in reality they avoid humans where they are still native. Brown bears have more fight than flight when taken by surprise. And don't tend to have the nervousness to avoid the interactions themselves. Hence, why travelling noisily is recommended in areas they reside.
Pretty sure everyone knows the bells on shoes joke.