Historic moment for Welsh beavers
4th March 2026
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales and Beaver Trust warmly welcome new Welsh Government legislation recognising the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) as a native species and
Restoring Beavers To
Regenerate Landscapes
Beaver Conference 2023
Beaver Trust is delighted to be collaborating with the University of Exeter and Devon Wildlife Trust in a conference to share state of the art understanding from research, policy and practitioner experience of beaver restoration.
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BEAVER BASICS
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UK Beaver POPULATION MAP
Our experts track and protect beavers around the UK. Take a look at our handy map which shows wild beaver populations across the country.
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Latest news & Blogs
Beaver Trust welcomes Richard Young as new CEO
2nd March 2026
Nature conservationist, business leader and scientist Dr Richard Young has begun his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Beaver Trust. Previously the Managing Director
Family of beavers released at nature restoration site to support landscape rewilding
26th February 2026
Boothby Wildland, the 617-hectare nature restoration site in Lincolnshire, has announced the release of a family of beavers into its wildland.
A landscape reborn
24th February 2026
We often hear uplifting stories from across Britain of wetlands developing in places where beavers have been reintroduced. But Scotland holds something truly special in