Beavers in the Wild
Beavers are now legally protected in England. This means you need a licence to disturb or remove them, or any associated dams or lodges. It also means that in England you cannot release beavers into the wild without a licence.
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Beavers
Cornwall Wildlife Trust want to see beavers back in Cornish rivers, where we know habitat is suitable.
Beavers breeding in Cornwall!
Cornwall Beaver Project announced some fantastic news last week with the arrival of at least two kits (juvenile beavers) at the 5 acre fenced site at Woodland Valley Farm in Ladock near Truro.…
What would you name Cornwall’s beavers?
The Cornwall Beaver Project, run by local wildlife charity Cornwall Wildlife Trust, has launched a ‘Name the Beaver’ competition to raise funds for one of the county’s most exciting wildlife…
It's all because of the beavers: how Cornwall's beavers are bringing wildlife back
As part of our celebrations to mark 5 years since beavers returned to Cornwall, we caught up with Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Conservation Manager Tom Shelley to get behind-the-scenes access at…
A new chapter for Cornwall’s wild rivers: beavers return
In a landmark moment for nature recovery, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has reintroduced beavers to the wild for the first time. Cheryl Marriott, Director of Nature and People, shares how the project…
RETURN TO THE WILD: Bringing Beavers back to Cornwall
After being hunted to extinction several hundred years ago, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and local farmers Chris and Janet Jones from Woodland Valley Farm are bringing Eurasian beavers back to Cornwall…
Beavers Are Back In Cornwall!
After being hunted to extinction in the UK 400 years ago beavers are now back in Cornwall thanks to a partnership between Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Woodland Valley Farm in Ladock near Truro…
Wild beavers discovered at Helman Tor nature reserve
Wild beavers have been discovered at Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Helman Tor nature reserve, following an observation reported to the charity by a member of the public
Introducing Beavers at Helman Tor
A partnership project between Cornwall Wildlife Trust and St. Eval to introduce beavers to Helman Tor.
Free the beaver! A new vision for beavers in England and Wales
The Wildlife Trusts publish 'A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales', making the case for bringing back this keystone species to rivers in the two countries.
Beaver
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!