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.
"We've already seen erosion threaten or damage homes, small businesses, roads, pipes and other infrastructure in this area, and millions of dollars in public money has been spent to fix problems caused by the erosion."