Beavers are back: Animals to be reintroduced into wild for first time in 400 years
The Eurasian beaver will return to the wild in England for the first time in 400 years, the government has announced today (Friday 28th February).
In a major win for conservation, the reintroduction plan will help to reduce flood risk, create new wetlands, and boost diversity around the UK.
Beavers are clever creatures that can create natural flood defences by building dams that slow the flow of water. Their dams, ponds and canals create rich habitats for many other species, while also purifying water and catching carbon.
The first release of wild beavers will take place at Purbeck Heaths Nature Reserve, while all existing beaver populations will be allowed to remain and expand naturally.
Their return will be carefully managed to avoid impacts on farming, infrastructure, and food production.
"Beavers are cherished creatures who bring so many benefits for people and our precious natural environment. They create wetlands which are havens for wildlife, reduce flood risk and improve the water quality of our rivers," says Mary Creagh, Nature Minister.
"Reintroducing beavers to the wild is a critical milestone for this government's plan to protect and restore our natural world.
Beavers were hunted to extinction 400 years ago, but have slowly been reintroduced to parts of the country, including London and Devon.
The Wildlife Trusts say their reintroduction to the wild is 'long overdue'.
Pete Burgess, director of nature recovery at Devon Wildlife Trust, explains: "Beavers are nature's aquatic engineers and a force of nature. They can breathe new life into our threatened rivers and wetlands.
"Our 14-year partnership with the University of Exeter has revealed the pivotal role wild beavers play in nature's recovery and providing multiple benefits that society needs – including significant reduction in the most damaging flood peaks, drought resilience, improved water quality, and carbon sequestration."
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