Going wild! Historic first official wild beaver release marks new era for nature’s recovery in England In a landmark event for nature conservation, the National Trust has legally released the first two pairs of Eurasian beavers to live in the wild in Purbeck, Dorset. This historic moment follows a groundbreaking policy announcement by Defra and […]
Today, three years after consulting on their approach to beaver reintroduction and management in England, we welcome the news that the Government will be setting out their plans to return wild-living beavers to English waterways.
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After months of careful planning and preparation, a family of eight beavers have been released at the Nene Wetlands in Northamptonshire. They are now exploring their new home at Delta Pit lake next door to the popular Rushden Lakes shopping centre.
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Careful design could help new woodlands thrive in areas where beavers are present, according to a new report. With ambitious woodland expansion targets in Scotland and a growing beaver population, the overlap between beaver territories and woodland creation schemes is expected to become more common. Read more: NatureScot Research Report 1368 – How to create woodlands
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A pair of Eurasian beavers have been released at a nature reserve in the centre of Shrewsbury. The project, a partnership between Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Shrewsbury Town Council, is one of a few urban releases in England and will see the beavers manage and restore the wetland habitat on the 8.5-hectare site. The pair,
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Join Holly Usher, Beaver Trust’s Senior Education Officer, and dive into how beaver education can spark lifelong connections with nature. From school workshops to home education, she shares how inclusivity and hands-on learning are shaping the next generation of environmental champions. ‘They’re like a finely oiled machine helping the environment – we have to protect
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Beaver Trust is pleased to announce a significant transition in its leadership as founding chair Dr. Alasdair Harris steps down from the board of trustees. Victoria Heffer, a Trustee since 2021, has been appointed as the new Chair following an open recruitment process. The charity has also appointed nature conservation professional Katy Barke to the
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A cross-sector group of 49 leading organisations including environmental, farming, water and business representatives, are today calling on the Labour Government to prioritise the reintroduction of beavers into the wild across England. The group, which includes Beaver Trust, Rewilding Britain, the Nature Friendly Farming Network, Anglian Water and Wild Justice co-director Chris Packham, have published
Today marks the public launch of “Balancing The Scales”, a groundbreaking new documentary from Beaver Trust and acclaimed filmmaker Nina Constable, funded by The European Nature Trust. Narrated by Dame Joanna Lumley, the film is the first in Britain to explore the intricate relationship between reintroduced beavers and the delicate conservation needs of migratory fish
Forestry and Land Scotland, working with the Beaver Trust, last week (Thursday 21 Nov) released a family of five beavers into Loch Ard Forest.
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