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Welsh Government supports beaver reintroduction

We are delighted that yesterday the Welsh Government announced its support for the managed reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver in Wales, recognising the species’ crucial role in tackling the biodiversity crisis and building climate resilience. Thanks to the longstanding work undertaken by Wildlife Trusts Wales and partner organisations, this is another significant boost in the […]

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Record translocations and reduced lethal control in 2023

Yesterday saw the publication of NatureScot’s Beaver Management Report for 2023, and we commend the significant progress that has been made in the last 15 months to work towards delivering Scotland’s Beaver Strategy. In collaboration with Five Sisters Zoo and under the direction and licensing of NatureScot, Beaver Trust have utilised our expanded holding facilities

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Statement on NatureScot’s 2022 Beaver Management Report

Last week saw the publication of NatureScot’s Beaver Management Report for 2022, and we commend the efforts taken by NatureScot to work towards delivering Scotland’s beaver strategy. It is encouraging to see an increased level of translocation carried out in 2022, but we remain disappointed to learn that the number of beavers lethally controlled under

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