Steve and Terri arrived at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary on Wednesday 24 September, following a period of care at Five Sisters Zoo. Their arrival marks another exciting step in their ongoing partnership with Beaver Trust, supporting the conservation and reintroduction of beavers across mainland Britain. A name with a special meaning The names Steve and […]
After more than two decades of conservation work, Kent Wildlife Trust has removed the beaver enclosure barrier at Ham Fen Nature Reserve, allowing beavers to move freely in the wild and play their role as ‘ecosystem engineers’ across the wider landscape. The move follows a landmark change in the way beavers are managed in England.
The first beaver kits in 400 years have been born in world-famous Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, as part of a successful reintroduction project by rewilding charity Trees for Life and government agency Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). There are known to be at least two baby beavers in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in
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Heal Rewilding is a nature charity dedicated to helping nature recovery, climate action and wellbeing through buying land and rewilding it. Discover their journey since wild beavers arrived at their foundation site in 2024. Two and a half years ago, we spotted a few freshly gnawed willow stems beside a small stream at Heal Somerset.
New research from Patrick Cook, PhD student at the University of Stirling and a Senior Ecologist at Butterfly Conservation, explores how beaver wetlands compare to human-made ponds for pollinators, and whether beavers could play a bigger role in reversing pollinator declines. Can beaver wetlands create a buzz and a flutter for pollinators? That’s a question
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Isabella Clarke is an independent researcher and broadcast journalist who volunteers with Wildlife Trust BCN. After years of planning, flooding and unexpected obstacles, a family of beavers has begun transforming a Northamptonshire reserve – Isabella went to see the changes first-hand. “Nothing can prepare you before you see what the beavers do,’ says Ben Casey,
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Beaver Trust is delighted that our Head of Restoration, Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, has been recognised in the ENDS Power List 2026 as an ‘unsung hero’. The annual list celebrates individuals making a significant contribution to environmental protection and nature recovery. Roisin has been recognised for her outstanding role in the return of beavers to Britain,
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Beavers have returned to Bedfordshire for the first time in over 400 years, marking a historic milestone for Southill Estate and for nature recovery in the county. Following two years of careful preparation, licensing and habitat creation, a family of Eurasian beavers has been successfully released into a purpose-built enclosure at the estate. The project
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The Wildlife Trusts and Beaver Trust warn Government must secure long-term support to ensure beaver reintroduction success New guidance published today by The Wildlife Trusts and Beaver Trust sets out the practical support and funding needed to welcome beavers back across England while ensuring both farmers and beavers can thrive. The charities are urging the
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The Wildlife Trusts in Wales and Beaver Trust warmly welcome new Welsh Government legislation recognising the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) as a native species and granting it protected status – a major milestone for restoring the species to the Welsh landscape. This move aligns legislation in Wales with protection legislation elsewhere in Britain and reflects
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