Three baby beavers born at Worcestershires Wyre Forest
Now a protected species, beavers were once widespread in Britain, but they were hunted to near-extinction by the 16th Century. A nationwide scheme to reintroduce the animals is being run by Forestry England, in collaboration with Natural England and the Beaver Trust. The animals in the Wyre Forest have built many dams that help to…
Now a protected species, beavers were once widespread in Britain, but they were hunted to near-extinction by the 16th Century.
A nationwide scheme to reintroduce the animals is being run by Forestry England, in collaboration with Natural England and the Beaver Trust.
The animals in the Wyre Forest have built many dams that help to reduce flooding since moving into the enclosure, including one stretching 30 metres.
“We’ve now got probably about eight to 10 smaller dams that have been built,” Boles added.
“Some of them are really quite small and dinky if you like, so they might be some of the younger beavers that have been doing that.”
Forestry England said the enclosure had been designed to support the family of beavers as it grew, providing ample space, water and woodland resources.
A spokesperson added, as the kits matured in the future, they might also be rehomed to other suitable sites to avoid territorial conflict within the enclosure.
