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
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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.
National Trust to release wild beavers in Somerset in landmark move for UK nature recovery
11th February 2026
Second licensed release granted by Natural England to conservation charity for beavers to live in the wild on the Holnicote Estate Nature’s engineers will create
A Christmas surprise for Turnip – female beaver kit arrives at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!
17th December 2025
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is delighted to welcome a new female beaver named Parsnip, who is ready to establish her own territory and begin an