At 03:30 on July 6th 1922, beneath a Nordic sunrise, a wooden crate was eased open on the banks of a Swedish backwater. Two Eurasian beavers slipped into the current and vanished downstream. The tiny audience held its breath. For the first time in decades, Sweden had beavers again. Sweden had only just realised what […]
Alex Dinsdale says “There is one key piece of technology which can play a major, and positive, role in beaver management, whether those animals are resident or introduced. Flow Devices.”
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The killing of 87 beavers in Scotland – one fifth of the country’s population – proves there is an urgent need for humans to live more sympathetically alongside beavers across Britain, the Beaver Trust said today.
Dear Minister Eustice, Minister Prentis and Mr Juniper.
This letter is to state our whole-hearted support for beavers and the tenets of the Governments’ 25 Year Environment Plan which their restoration will greatly assist.
Beavers: Letter of Support to Defra and Natural England Read More »
Press Release: More than 60 leading conservation, wildlife and nature organisations have come together to support an appeal by Beaver Trust to speed up the restoration of beavers to Britain.
Over 60 leading NGOs Support Faster Beaver Restoration Read More »
Sophie Pavelle hasn’t seen a beaver yet, after many attempts, but says “I’ve since learned my lesson, even more so as we approach week six of national lockdown. We don’t have to ‘see’ nature in order to appreciate it.”
No Need to See to Believe Read More »
Chris Jones considers the changes in nature of his Cornwall Beaver Project over the years, from a Victorian ditch to a wetland mosaic managed by beavers.
Changing Times Changing Nature Read More »
Alex Dinsdale looks for the middle ground with native animal reintroductions, moving beyond polarised debate.
On or off the fence (or dam)? Read More »
Traditional methods of agriculture, development and flood management where we humans cut, dig and build will not work in the future. We need a more natural and effective approach that will rebuild resilience for our hothouse future.
We are beaver believers and welcome you to join our mission to recover Britain’s waterways and land by working with our long lost friend, the beaver.
The Beaver Trust is a new charity helping landowners and communities. We support beaver reintroduction projects and raise awareness of the benefits of beavers and how to live happily alongside them again.
Beavers Work, If Permitted Read More »