Restoration services
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUR PROJECT
Our restoration team possess extensive experience in beaver management and conflict resolution, and offer a wide range of services that can support your project
Habitat Feasibility and Project Assessments
We work collaboratively with landowners and organisations along with a range of project partners to undertake site assessments, habitat suitability and project feasibility for both enclosed and wild proposals. Such assessments also include details of any potential conflicts, long-term mitigation recommendations and animal management, taking other species into consideration.
Assist With Licence Applications
We have a proven track record of successful licence applications across a range of species and licensable actions, including various mitigation techniques and animal handling. We can assist or advise on your application or support as your ecologists
Beaver Population and Distribution Surveys
We are highly experienced in beaver field sign identification, beaver ecology and behaviour. In collaboration with the University of Exeter and leading beaver experts we have developed and published on field survey methods. We have undertaken national surveys, across multiple catchments for each of the statutory bodies in Britain.
Undertake Electrofishing Surveys
We undertake semi and fully quantitative electro-fishing surveys in a variety of habitats which are tailored to specific requirements. All licences required will be obtained by us before the commencement of any surveys.
Research
We actively undertake various research projects and always welcome opportunities to collaborate. Areas of focus include animal welfare and veterinary science, animal husbandry and mitigation techniques.
Animal Translocation Under Licence
When necessary, we support landowners with removal licences to trap and translocate beavers to other projects or approved areas. We hold relevant licences from both Natural England and NatureScot to undertake this work. Working with lead wildlife veterinary experts at our beaver holding facilities at Five Sisters Zoo, we can undertake all required health screening and ensure best practice is followed, delivering highest animal welfare standards.
Site-Specific Advisory Work
We offer site specific advice across a range of scenarios both beaver opportunities and challenges including habitat restoration to facilitate co-existence with beavers.
Training Sessions
We provide beaver training on a range of topics including beaver ecology and behaviour, mitigation techniques, survey and monitoring and electrofishing. Contact us for available or bespoke courses.
Our team is here to help
Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer
Head of Restoration
Dr Robert Needham
Restoration Manager
Sheelagh McAllister
Field Officer
Alana Skilbeck
Restoration Project Officer
Ben Morris
Senior Field Officer
Our restoration team have worked on beaver reintroduction projects across Britain and Europe and are highly experienced in beaver management and conflict resolution. Email them at restoration@beavertrust.org to find out how they can support your project.
