“In a de-natured countryside, it is pertinent to ask whether the greater good of the environment is really served by channelling so much conservation money… Read More »The case against the reintroduction of beavers
Beaver Trust and The Wildlife Trusts are concerned that it does not give sufficient support to landowners. As we experience more frequent heatwaves and drought,… Read More »Beavers win legal protection from today
The NFU expresses disappointment. Conservationists oppose the use of “lethal control”. . Earlier in the summer, the government announced its intentions to protect beavers: Beavers… Read More »Beavers win legal protection: further debate
New protections should pave the way for government guidance on how future beaver re-introductions can be launched, and how such beaver populations are monitored and… Read More »Beavers win legal protection
“The judges were captivated by the skill, endeavour and charm of A Rewilding Britain Landscape – every step is exquisite.” . The ‘meadowy’ and ‘shaggy’… Read More »Beavers and biodiversity win at Chelsea
Announcements expected on major new rewilding projects to highlight the twin benefits of saving wildlife while also creating carbon sinks and mitigating impacts from climate… Read More »Bring Back Beaver: rewilding in Devon
The public have until 17th November to have their say about the future of this keystone species. . The reintroduction of beavers in East Devon… Read More »Expanding the reintroduction of the beaver
“The emphasis was on benefits from beavers to the rural economy and ecotourism, and in providing nature-based solutions to flooding, but not on biodiversity loss… Read More »The environmental impact of beaver reintroductions
“After years of uncertainty, England’s first wild breeding population of beavers for 400 years has been given the permanent right to remain in their East… Read More »On the River Otter: beavers here to stay
“The quantifiable costs and benefits of beaver reintroduction of wild beavers to the River Otter demonstrates that the ecosystem services and social benefits accrued are… Read More »On the River Otter: final beaver report
Six years ago, beavers were spotted in the wild for the first time in hundreds of years – and it was in East Devon: Futures… Read More »On the River Otter: successful rewilding of the beaver
“We would love to hear your thoughts about how this Strategy could benefit you and nature; so we would really appreciate any time you can… Read More »Producing a Nature Recovery Strategy for Devon
‘Biodiversity’ functions as a useful umbrella term that sounds more scientific than a word such as ‘nature’. [‘Review of The Idea of Biodiversity: Philosophies of… Read More »What do we mean by ‘biodiversity’?
“What does a car-free neighbourhood sound like? Go to Vauban in Freiburg where 3,000 people live in a neighbourhood with no cars – incredible place.”… Read More »Positive News: ‘the future is already here’
“Go back a hundred years & there was more wildlife in the Sid Valley.” “What is the potential for beaver re-establishment?” “The pine marten, a… Read More »The lost wildlife of the Sid Valley