Beaver FAQs and research
Find out more about beavers, the research and evidence supporting reintroductions and The Wildlife Trusts' vision for beavers in England and Wales.
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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.
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…
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
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.
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.
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.
Making space for beavers
Find out about the Making Space for Water programme as part of our work for beavers in Devon.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Beavers on your land
How to contact us if you need help with beavers on your land or are interested in beaver re-introductions.
Where to see beavers
Discover where - and when - to see beavers in Devon.
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!