Beavers in the news
It’s been a noisy week for beavers in the media, but still not a lot of clarity about what their future will be.
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Beavers
DWT has led beaver conservation projects in Devon for more than a decade. Learn about this work, where to see beavers in Devon, how we can help landowners where beavers are present and how we're working to secure the future of beavers in the wild.
Research backs beavers in fight against flooding and droughts
University of Exeter research concludes beaver-made wetlands can help alleviate impacts of flood and drought
Study of four wild beaver territories in Devon finds they store more than 24…
Beavers in enclosures
Since 2011, DWT has run an Enclosed Beaver Project in western Devon. Find out how the beavers have changed the site and improved it for wildlife.
Beavers on your land
How to contact us if you need help with beavers on your land or are interested in beaver re-introductions.
Our work with beavers
Find out about our ongoing work with wild beavers in Devon, and how we are helping beavers and people coexist peacefully.
Community Events
Get involved or learn something new at local community events!
Where to see beavers
Discover where - and when - to see beavers in Devon.
River Otter Beaver Trial news
On Valentines Day 2020, while couples across the country were celebrating the passing of another year together, something momentous quietly happened in east Devon. The five year River Otter…
Beaver
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!
Making space for beavers
Find out about the Making Space for Water programme as part of our work for beavers in Devon.
Learn more about beavers
Find out more about beavers, the research and evidence supporting reintroductions and The Wildlife Trusts' vision for beavers in England and Wales.