Cheryl Marriott, director of nature and people at the trust, said the animals could have a "transformational" impact on water ...

For the first time since the 16th century, beavers will roam wild in the wetlands of England after a historic release of two ...

The Government is giving the green light to wild releases of beavers in England, in a “critical milestone” for efforts to restore nature. A long-awaited licensing system has been launched for ...

The runner-up names, Plumpton Sinclair and Chewy Garcia, have been assigned to Ida Beav Wells’ two presumed kits.

Primary school pupils have been asked to suggest names for two beavers that have been brought to live at a local nature ...

Each project would need to supply a 10-year plan to support the animals' return to the wild, while the government has also promised help for farmers who make space for beavers on their land. The UK is ...

is let nature do it for us.” They have also proved a draw for tourists, even foreign visitors, who come to see the River Otter beavers, generating extra income for local pubs and other venues.

"Nature is on its knees and beavers can help." The National Farmers Union said it was concerned over the "negative impacts beavers can have on productive farmland". "It's going to blow our minds ...

Nature minister Mary Creagh said, "Reintroducing beavers to the wild is a critical milestone for this government's plan to protect and restore our natural world." Roisin Campbell-Palmer of the ...

More beavers could be released into the wild in the south west of England "within a year" as part of plans to improve nature, according to a wildlife trust. Cornwall Wildlife Trust said plans for ...