Beavers officially return to wild in England

Wild beavers return to England’s countryside centuries after their extinction
This past week, beavers were legally released into the English countryside for the first time since they were hunted into extinction there in the 17th century. Conservationists hailed it as a watershed moment for this keystone species,
Beavers officially return to the wild in England
Beavers have been reintroduced into the wild in England for the first time in over 400 years, in a landmark conservation effort. The licensed release of four beavers in Dorset aims to restore lost biodiversity while balancing environmental and farming concerns.
‘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 with dams,
Wild beaver release approved for England
Beavers will be released into the wild in England after the government approved their reintroduction. The decision follows years of trials and will see beavers make an officially approved return to waterways.
Beaver to be allowed in England wild for first time in centuries to stop flooding
Beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain around 400 years ago but have made their way back to England's rivers, through escapes from enclosures and illegal releases, and were given legal protection in 2022.
Why beavers are being released into the English wild for the first time in centuries
The Government has approved the release of beavers into the English wild in hopes of cutting down on flooding risks and restoring nature. A licensing system has been introduced to allow the reintroduction of the semi-aquatic animals,
Wild beavers reintroduced after 400-year extinction
The first ever wild beavers have been released in a Dorset nature reserve, more than 400 years after their extinction in Britain. Two pairs of the semi-aquatic animals are making a new home at Little Sea lake in Studland, Purbeck, unrestricted by fences or enclosures.
End of ‘beaver bombing’ as wild beavers legally return to England
It is hoped it marks the firm return of these remarkable engineers into the English landscape from where they were eradicated, driven to extinction in the 17th century, after being hunted for their rich fur, their meat and even their scent glands.
National Trust site releases beavers into the wild
The National Trust has legally released the first wild Eurasian beavers into the wild. The historic event marks the first time since the 16th century that beavers will roam freely in the area, following a policy announcement by Defra and Natural England.
First beavers from Scotland reintroduced to England
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Viva la beaver! Creatures released into wild first time in 400 years
A beaver makes it's way to the water after a licensed release of beavers at Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, after the Government approved licences for wild releases of beavers, whose dams, canals and ponds boost wildlife.
What will beavers mean for the South East?
The National Farmers Union is concerned that their chewing and flooding of land could impact agriculture. But pioneering ...
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Wild releases of beavers in England get go-ahead in ‘milestone’ for nature
The Government is giving the green light to wild releases of beavers in England, in a “critical milestone” for efforts to restore nature. A long-awaited licensing system has been launched for ...