In April 2024, something quietly momentous happened in the heart of Shropshire: a family of six beavers were released. What changes have been seen since?
A year of change: Beavers in the Wyre Forest Read More »
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
This blog was written by Hannah Dale at Wild Wrendale, the rewilding arm of Wrendale Designs, a family-run business nestled in the Lincolnshire countryside. As well as producing much-loved wildlife illustrations, the team has been transforming former farmland into a thriving wetland – and this year, reintroduced beavers to Lincolnshire for the first time in
Guest blog: Reflections from Wild Wrendale Read More »
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 the reality live up to expectation?
Room to roam: what next for wild beavers in England? Read More »
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 helped spark a passion for rewilding. Discover the story behind Rewild at Heart and their new partnership with Beaver Trust to support beaver recovery in Britain. One sunny afternoon in
Guest blog: A wild encounter on the Stour Read More »
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 led through Norway’s lynx forests to Britain’s first official beaver project—and, at last, to a PhD that’s providing vital evidence to fill long established knowledge gaps on the impacts of
Beaver dams and bigger trout: Dr Rob Needham’s PhD journey and career insights Read More »
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 education, she shares how inclusivity and hands-on learning are shaping the next generation of environmental champions. ‘They’re like a finely oiled machine helping the environment – we have to protect
Nature for everyone: Fostering inclusivity through beaver education Read More »
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 Southwest and using beavers as part of a unique ecotherapy programme for children and young people experiencing mental health challenges.
Poole Farm: beavers, young people and ecotherapy Read More »
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 long after starting at Beaver Trust.
Reflections on Northumberland’s first year of beavers Read More »
It started with a pond… and was nurtured through some pivotal early years connected to nature. A strong-willed, five year old wildlife champion at primary school became a national species trailblazer by accepting opportunities and pursuing her passion for animal welfare. Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, Highly Commended in the Nature for Scotland RSPB Species Champion