Beavers are back: here’s what this might mean for the UK’s wild spaces
Wild beaver populations have the potential to significantly alter our landscapes, affecting biodiversity, water quality and pollution.
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Give beavers permanent residence – we’d be dam stupid not to
The case for why this dog-sized rather laid-back herbivore should be reintroduced to the UK.
Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people
The role of beavers in safeguarding against our heating climate has become an interesting point of discussion. But just how important remains subject to debate.
How beavers can help create fire breaks as part of a drought preparation plan
A pilot scheme reintroducing beavers has created a green, wet corridor which could be valuable during hot, dry summers.
Beavers are set to recolonise the UK – here’s how people and the environment could benefit
Coming to a river catchment near you: a rodent crack team ready to reduce flooding and boost biodiversity.
Beavers can help us adapt to climate change – here’s how
Their dams will help soak up some carbon, but the real benefit will be to stressed ecosystems.
Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much
As beavers reshape rivers, wetlands become a natural storage system for carbon.
Wolves did not save Yellowstone – why were we so desperate to believe they did?
Yellowstone’s reintroduced wolves have become a famous conservation success story, but the reality is far messier.
Why beaver‑like dams can protect communities from flooding – new research
A new study shows that river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect areas at risk of flooding by storing water upstream.
Lynx in Scotland: why illegal attempts to reintroduce lost species are surprisingly common
Guerrilla rewilders want to atone for past extinctions and create more vibrant ecosystems.
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