Beavers are the most amazing animals, capable of transforming our rivers and wetlands for the better. They are known as a keystone species – a species that plays a critical role in creating thriving ecosystems from which a wealth of wildlife benefits.
The Devon Wildlife Trust's work on the River Otter Beaver Trial, and the work of The Wildlife Trusts elsewhere, has shown that these natural engineers can provide an impressive range of services from storing climate-changing carbon to flood alleviation. The DWT believe a top priority for nature’s recovery is to see the beaver's return to rivers across the UK. After an absence of about 400 years, we are delighted to hear that beavers are back!
