Monthly Archives: April 2019

Return of the Beaver – public talk and residential course 3-6 June 2019, Exeter, Devon

Written on April 26, 2019 at 8:44 am

With Ben Goldfarb, Derek Gow and Richard Brazier Hosted by University of Exeter, Embercombe and Devon Wildlife Trust Join us as we delve into the science, the story and the practical implications that surround the reintroduction of this once extinct animal to Great Britain. What do we need to know, what can we learn fromContinue Reading

Beavers released into Cropton Forest, Yorkshire

Written on April 21, 2019 at 1:08 pm

Two beavers from Scotland have been released into a 10 ha enclosure in Cropton Forest in Yorkshire, England as part of a 5-year trial to assess the impact of their activity on flooding and biodiversity (see post of 27 september 2018) (BBC News, Flipboard, The Telegraph, ITV, Minster FM, Bridlington Free Press, Yorkshire Post).