Wild beavers release marks new chapter for nature recovery in Cornwall
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A Christmas surprise for Turnip – female beaver kit arrives at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is delighted to welcome a new female beaver named Parsnip, who is ready to establish her own territory and begin an exciting new chapter alongside Turnip, a male beaver who has been eagerly awaiting her arrival.
Guest blog: Lessons learned from living alongside beavers by Tom Bowser
This blog, written by guest author Tom Bowser, offers an on-the-ground perspective on beaver reintroduction to a working farm in Scotland. As the first private landowners to rehome beavers under licence, Tom offers a thoughtful reflection on the realities of coexistence and what he has experienced since their return. After an absence of centuries, beavers
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Guest blog: Reflecting on a beaver-based placement year
This blog was written by Daniel Arah, Masters student studying Zoology at the University of Glasgow, reflecting on his placement year with the Restoration team here at Beaver Trust. Looking back at my time at Beaver Trust, it’s hard to believe it’s only been one year. I could easily ramble for hours — if not
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London beaver embarks on historic journey to help rewild Wales
In a historic first, a London beaver has journeyed to Wales to help establish a new family and strengthen Britain’s growing beaver population.
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Beavers released in Glen Affric
A family of five beavers and a beaver pair have been released at two sites on Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve in the northwest Highlands.
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A summer with the Restoration team
The summer months can be much quieter for our Restoration team with the trapping/beaver translocation season coming to a close. However, the team’s work does not stop as they turn their hands to a range of beaver mitigation and management projects.
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Nature coalition delivers letter calling on Westminster Government to restore river corridors, with support from cross-party MPs
The Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland Trust and Beaver Trust, has today delivered a letter to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street, signed by supportive MPs.
Welsh Government announces legal protection for beavers in Wales
Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, announced yesterday plans to ensure beavers are recognised as a native species in Wales and legally protected from deliberate harm to them or their habitats, giving beavers the same legal protection afforded to other European Protected Species.
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Communities invited to discuss potential return of beavers to Loch Ness area
A community discussion looking at the potential for beaver reintroduction to the Loch Ness area is being run by Trees for Life in partnership with Beaver Trust during September and October.
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