Beaver - Russell Savory
Beaver Reintroduction
The return of nature's water engineers.
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world. As they exhibit their natural damming behaviour, they restore and manage wetland ecosystems that:
- Reduce the impacts of flooding
- Reduce river pollution
- Improve water quality
- Restore habitats for wildlife
After a 400-year absence from Britain's landscapes, and many of years of campaigning from The Wildlife Trusts, the Government approved the reintroduction of beavers in Feburary 2025.
At Suffolk Wildlife Trust, we support the reintroduction of beavers because of the huge benefits they can bring to both nature and people. However, beaver reintroduction must be done carefully, with thorough research and long-term management plans to support the best possible outcomes.
Latest news & blogs on beaver introduction
How Suffolk Wildlife Trust will support beaver reintroduction
After many years of research, trials, and campaigning – including from the Wildlife Trusts – beaver reintroduction in England was…
Beaver reintroduction approved for England
Suffolk Wildlife Trust congratulates the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild…
New legal protections edge England closer towards wild beaver return
The Wildlife Trusts welcome new legislation and call for sensible beaver management guidance.
Wild beaver return in jeopardy after Government pulls legal protections at eleventh hour
The Wildlife Trusts call for an explanation as promised protections for beavers are put on hold
