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In this series, we’re exploring the interactions and impacts of beavers on other wildlife species. Do beavers help or hinder water voles? How do invertebrates react to a species they haven’t seen for 400 years? Explore the science as we dive into each topic.   The Eurasian beaver, Europe’s largest rodent, is an iconic species

Beaver Trust’s newest member of the Communications team, Emily Bowen, reflects on her visit to Trentham Gardens for this spring’s stakeholder event, and her first sighting of the charismatic animals the Trust is named after. After being given the green light in December 2022, the team at Trentham Gardens worked through all sorts of weather

Why the reintroduction of beavers is essential for achieving nature recovery goals set out in the governments 25 year Environment Plan For England.

Beaver Trust’s Fundraising Coordinator, Jolene Macnaughton, reflects on her motivations for working with beavers.

Eva Bishop says, ‘Despite its many interpretations, the fact remains that when we step back and give our rivers the space they deserve, society can benefit.’

Sam Gandy says, ‘the overall psychological benefits of beaver reintroduction likely exceed that of any other single species…’

Tom Bowser says, ‘The story of these waterways is now and will forever be changing. We are thrilled to have beavers here, and so grateful to Beaver Trust for helping us to save them.’

New CEO Sandra says, ‘Beaver Trust’s work gives me hope. It is making a real, immediate and practical difference to turning around the climate and ecological crises we face.’

Nick Acheson says, ‘Visiting the enclosure where these beavers live, last autumn, shortly after they arrived, was far more powerful an experience than I’d imagined.’