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Survey on wild introductions of beaver to England. Closing tomorrow.

FireFire Posts: 19,096
edited November 2021 in The potting shed
If you have feelings about the introduction of beavers in to the wild, please check out the Defra survey below. The keystone species were hunted to extinction in England 400 years ago. 
This chance to have your say on bringing them back, ends tomorrow (Wed 17th Nov 21).


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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Thanks @Fire.   Interesting info in there.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    We have a pair locally which were introduced this year. They have settled in well and already having an impact.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    I find the idea of beavers reducing flooding (by making upland catchment areas drain more slowly) very convincing. But I am slightly concerned they might cause flooding in lowland and urban areas. Translocating wild animals often works out in ways we didn't anticipate or want!
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • BraidmanBraidman Posts: 274
    Have a look on You tube at the heavy industrial machinery that is required to remove dams in the US and Canada!
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