Room to roam: what next for wild beavers in England?
26th May 2025
For the first time in centuries, beaver populations living wild along England’s rivers are permitted to expand, thanks to a long-awaited policy shift. But will
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Guest blog: A wild encounter on the Stour
20th May 2025
Ray Woods, Rewild at Heart Co-Founder and artist, describes the moment he first encountered a wild beaver while kayaking in Kent, and how that experience
Beaver dams and bigger trout: Dr Rob Needham’s PhD journey and career insights
12th May 2025
From a boy who fished with a stick and string, our restoration manager Dr Rob Needham has spent his life fascinated with wildlife. That path
Nature for everyone: Fostering inclusivity through beaver education
5th February 2025
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
Poole Farm: beavers, young people and ecotherapy
6th September 2024
In March 2024, we visited a vibrant beaver enclosure at Poole Farm, Plymouth to learn more about how the City Council is partnering with Livewell
Reflections on Northumberland’s first year of beavers
12th July 2024
I still get goosebumps thinking back to the release day, standing in the sunshine on the bank of a small stream in rural Northumberland not