Nature conservationist, business leader and scientist Dr Richard Young has begun his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Beaver Trust. Previously the Managing Director of Nature Positive Ltd, Richard brings with him a wealth of ecological and conservation expertise, an in-depth ecological knowledge and a strong scientific and practical background. “I’ve worked in nature […]
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Boothby Wildland, the 617-hectare nature restoration site in Lincolnshire, has announced the release of a family of beavers into its wildland.
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We often hear uplifting stories from across Britain of wetlands developing in places where beavers have been reintroduced. But Scotland holds something truly special in the beaver restoration story. Tucked just above the tidal zone of the Faery Isles and just below Loch Coille Bharr in Knapdale Forest, one of the sites original Scottish Beaver
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In her last blog as CEO, Sandra reflects on how Beaver Trust’s team and impact have grown over the last four years, and what a joy it has been to lead a charity and team that has achieved so much in such a short time. This month, Beaver Trust helped to facilitate two catchment-scale wild
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Second licensed release granted by Natural England to conservation charity for beavers to live in the wild on the Holnicote Estate Nature’s engineers will create new wetlands to benefit people and nature – to help store water, reduce flood peaks and support other wildlife Identified sites will further enhance innovative natural solutions already implemented to
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.
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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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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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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