The UK government has approved the reintroduction of beavers to restore natural habitats and reduce flooding risks. This initiative follows a long-standing advocacy from conservationists for a licensed return of these semi-aquatic animals, which play an essential role in creating biodiversity-rich environments. A licensing system is now in place to manage their release, with support for landowners and farmers hosting beavers. A successful five-year trial on the River Otter has shown that beaver habitats benefit various wildlife and aid in flood prevention, marking a significant step in ecological conservation efforts.
Conservationists have long advocated for licensed wild reintroductions to enrich the UK's biodiversity and benefit communities. Evidence from a five-year trial on the River Otter in Devon demonstrates that beaver-created habitats support diverse wildlife, including water voles and dragonflies.
A licensing system has been introduced to allow the reintroduction of the semi-aquatic animals, whose dams, canals, and ponds enhance wildlife and offer protection against floods and droughts.
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