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National Trust makes first beaver release in northern England

A family of four beavers has been released on a National Trust estate to boost wildlife and help the landscape deal with climate change. Once a mainstay of British rivers, beavers became extinct here in the 16th century due to hunting, but in recent ...

12 Jul 2023 at 17:00

Beavers reintroduced into Grade II* listed gardens

A family of beavers has been reintroduced into Grade II* listed gardens, where they are expected to help improve the biodiversity of the area. Trentham Gardens, near Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, welcomed the native British species to its ...

27 Mar 2023 at 21:00

Beavers given legal protection in England, Government announces

Beavers have been given legal protection as a native species in England, making it an offence to kill, harm or disturb them, the Government has said. Under legislation laid before Parliament rises for the summer, the protection for the ...

21 Jul 2022 at 17:43

Scotland

Second family of beavers relocated to new home in effort to support species

A second family of beavers has been relocated to a farm in Scotland in a bid to help population numbers in the wild. The move comes after the Scottish Government said last year that it would support translocation of beavers to new ...

14 Feb 2022 at 13:25

‘Watershed’ moment as first legal wild release of beavers in England takes place

The first beavers have been released into the wild after the Government’s “milestone” decision to give the green light for their return to rivers and wetlands in England. The semi-aquatic animals – which engineer the landscape ...

06 Mar 2025 at 11:16

Beavers set to return to Hampshire after 400 years in nature restoration scheme

Beavers are set to be released into an enclosure on a former shooting estate which is being restored for nature and sustainable food production. The introduction of the semi-aquatic mammals, which create wetlands and wildlife ...

16 Jan 2023 at 08:01

Scotland

Locals invited to share views on reintroduction of beavers to Loch Ness area

Communities are being invited to discuss the potential return of beavers to the Loch Ness area. The discussion is being run by Trees for Life in partnership with Beaver Trust during September and October. The community and ...

12 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Chompy and Hazel take to the water as beavers return to Hampshire

A pair of beavers have been released into an enclosure on a former shooting estate which is being restored for nature and sustainable food production. The male and female beavers, named Chompy and Hazel in a competition ...

16 Jan 2023 at 16:57

Beavers released into Highlands in moment of ‘wildlife history’

Beavers have been released into a Highland glen marking a moment of “wildlife history” for the species. It comes after NatureScot granted a licence in August for the release of four family groups of beavers to the ...

27 Oct 2025 at 11:03

Beavers make a splash with return to London after more than four centuries

Beavers have been reintroduced to London for the first time in more than 400 years to help restore natural habitat and reduce the risk of flooding in the city. Two beavers were released into a woodland enclosure ...

17 Mar 2022 at 15:55

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