Beaver Trust
@beavertrust.bsky.social
We are a registered charity working to restore beavers to regenerate our landscapes.
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@beavertrust.bsky.social
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Happy #InternationalBeaverDay
Beaver Trust is a registered charity dedicated to restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes.
Our vision is of thriving waterways vibrant with life, where beavers are embraced as a vital part of our biodiverse landscape.
Beaver Trust is a registered charity dedicated to restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes.
Our vision is of thriving waterways vibrant with life, where beavers are embraced as a vital part of our biodiverse landscape.
Ever wondered what a placement in beaver conservation looks like? 🦫
In our new guest blog, @uofglasgow.bsky.social student Daniel Arah shares his placement experience with our Restoration team - from the trapping season to population surveys.
In our new guest blog, @uofglasgow.bsky.social student Daniel Arah shares his placement experience with our Restoration team - from the trapping season to population surveys.
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ever wondered what a placement in beaver conservation looks like? 🦫
In our new guest blog, @uofglasgow.bsky.social student Daniel Arah shares his placement experience with our Restoration team - from the trapping season to population surveys.
In our new guest blog, @uofglasgow.bsky.social student Daniel Arah shares his placement experience with our Restoration team - from the trapping season to population surveys.
Just over 24 hours to go! 🎥
Don’t miss the free online premiere of Balancing the Scales — our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Thurs 6 Nov – 7pm
🎞️ Followed by a live Q&A
Register free on Eventbrite 👇
tinyurl.com/mr4mdzyn
Don’t miss the free online premiere of Balancing the Scales — our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Thurs 6 Nov – 7pm
🎞️ Followed by a live Q&A
Register free on Eventbrite 👇
tinyurl.com/mr4mdzyn
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Just over 24 hours to go! 🎥
Don’t miss the free online premiere of Balancing the Scales — our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Thurs 6 Nov – 7pm
🎞️ Followed by a live Q&A
Register free on Eventbrite 👇
tinyurl.com/mr4mdzyn
Don’t miss the free online premiere of Balancing the Scales — our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Thurs 6 Nov – 7pm
🎞️ Followed by a live Q&A
Register free on Eventbrite 👇
tinyurl.com/mr4mdzyn
We’re recruiting a Finance Trustee 🌿
As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our governance team to help deliver even greater impact. If you want to use your finance expertise to support nature recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more 👇
https://beavertrust.org/our-mission/vacancies/
As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our governance team to help deliver even greater impact. If you want to use your finance expertise to support nature recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more 👇
https://beavertrust.org/our-mission/vacancies/
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re recruiting a Finance Trustee 🌿
As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our governance team to help deliver even greater impact. If you want to use your finance expertise to support nature recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more 👇
https://beavertrust.org/our-mission/vacancies/
As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our governance team to help deliver even greater impact. If you want to use your finance expertise to support nature recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more 👇
https://beavertrust.org/our-mission/vacancies/
Exciting PhD opportunity! 🎓
Beavers restore lost ecosystem functions & boost biodiversity, but how are these processes connected? We’re a proud case partner for the University of Stirling’s PhD “Rewired ecosystems”, which will dive into this relationship.
👇 Learn more
iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
Beavers restore lost ecosystem functions & boost biodiversity, but how are these processes connected? We’re a proud case partner for the University of Stirling’s PhD “Rewired ecosystems”, which will dive into this relationship.
👇 Learn more
iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
Rewired ecosystems: connecting structure, function and biodiversity in beaver-engineered landscapes
iapetus.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Exciting PhD opportunity! 🎓
Beavers restore lost ecosystem functions & boost biodiversity, but how are these processes connected? We’re a proud case partner for the University of Stirling’s PhD “Rewired ecosystems”, which will dive into this relationship.
👇 Learn more
iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
Beavers restore lost ecosystem functions & boost biodiversity, but how are these processes connected? We’re a proud case partner for the University of Stirling’s PhD “Rewired ecosystems”, which will dive into this relationship.
👇 Learn more
iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
From London to Wales 🦫
A young female has moved from Ealing Beaver Project to the Dyfi Osprey Project in Wales to start her own territory with Barti.
This careful match was coordinated through the studbook to encourage genetic diversity.
📹 @northwaleswt.bsky.social
A young female has moved from Ealing Beaver Project to the Dyfi Osprey Project in Wales to start her own territory with Barti.
This careful match was coordinated through the studbook to encourage genetic diversity.
📹 @northwaleswt.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From London to Wales 🦫
A young female has moved from Ealing Beaver Project to the Dyfi Osprey Project in Wales to start her own territory with Barti.
This careful match was coordinated through the studbook to encourage genetic diversity.
📹 @northwaleswt.bsky.social
A young female has moved from Ealing Beaver Project to the Dyfi Osprey Project in Wales to start her own territory with Barti.
This careful match was coordinated through the studbook to encourage genetic diversity.
📹 @northwaleswt.bsky.social
How can beavers influence bat behaviour?
Two new studies across England and Wales reveal an astonishing increase in bat activity in beaver wetlands – thanks to how beavers shape habitats for both bats and their insect prey.
#BatWeek #BatAppreciationWeek
Two new studies across England and Wales reveal an astonishing increase in bat activity in beaver wetlands – thanks to how beavers shape habitats for both bats and their insect prey.
#BatWeek #BatAppreciationWeek
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How can beavers influence bat behaviour?
Two new studies across England and Wales reveal an astonishing increase in bat activity in beaver wetlands – thanks to how beavers shape habitats for both bats and their insect prey.
#BatWeek #BatAppreciationWeek
Two new studies across England and Wales reveal an astonishing increase in bat activity in beaver wetlands – thanks to how beavers shape habitats for both bats and their insect prey.
#BatWeek #BatAppreciationWeek
Beavers return to Glen Affric! 🦫
Last week, a family of five beavers and a pair were released into Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
Last week, a family of five beavers and a pair were released into Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Beavers return to Glen Affric! 🦫
Last week, a family of five beavers and a pair were released into Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
Last week, a family of five beavers and a pair were released into Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
Earlier this week, alongside @theriverstrust, The Woodland Trust and @UKY4N, we were joined by MPs to hand in a letter signed by 25 cross-party MPs to the Prime Minister, calling for action to restore our rivers by making #SpaceForWater.
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Earlier this week, alongside @theriverstrust, The Woodland Trust and @UKY4N, we were joined by MPs to hand in a letter signed by 25 cross-party MPs to the Prime Minister, calling for action to restore our rivers by making #SpaceForWater.
Don’t miss the free online premiere of Balancing the Scales!
Join us on Thursday 6th November at 7pm for the online YouTube premiere our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balancing-...
Join us on Thursday 6th November at 7pm for the online YouTube premiere our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balancing-...
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Don’t miss the free online premiere of Balancing the Scales!
Join us on Thursday 6th November at 7pm for the online YouTube premiere our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balancing-...
Join us on Thursday 6th November at 7pm for the online YouTube premiere our latest documentary exploring the complex relationship between beavers and migratory fish👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/balancing-...
Engineering a legacy: 54 years of beaver impact
A new study explores over five decades of beaver activity in southern Finland. While some benefits appear quickly, others emerge only later or after beavers leave an area.
Find out more 👇
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A new study explores over five decades of beaver activity in southern Finland. While some benefits appear quickly, others emerge only later or after beavers leave an area.
Find out more 👇
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
October 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Engineering a legacy: 54 years of beaver impact
A new study explores over five decades of beaver activity in southern Finland. While some benefits appear quickly, others emerge only later or after beavers leave an area.
Find out more 👇
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A new study explores over five decades of beaver activity in southern Finland. While some benefits appear quickly, others emerge only later or after beavers leave an area.
Find out more 👇
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The Welsh Government has announced plans to recognise beavers as a native species in Wales and grant them full legal protection. This welcome step brings Wales in line with Scotland & England, ensuring cross-border consistency.
Read more 👇
beavertrust.org/welsh-govern...
Read more 👇
beavertrust.org/welsh-govern...
October 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Welsh Government has announced plans to recognise beavers as a native species in Wales and grant them full legal protection. This welcome step brings Wales in line with Scotland & England, ensuring cross-border consistency.
Read more 👇
beavertrust.org/welsh-govern...
Read more 👇
beavertrust.org/welsh-govern...
The secret winter life of beavers
It’s a common misconception that beavers hibernate. In fact, they remain active all year round, even through the harshest winter months.
While many mammals retreat into hibernation, beaver activity drops, but they never truly switch off.
It’s a common misconception that beavers hibernate. In fact, they remain active all year round, even through the harshest winter months.
While many mammals retreat into hibernation, beaver activity drops, but they never truly switch off.
October 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The secret winter life of beavers
It’s a common misconception that beavers hibernate. In fact, they remain active all year round, even through the harshest winter months.
While many mammals retreat into hibernation, beaver activity drops, but they never truly switch off.
It’s a common misconception that beavers hibernate. In fact, they remain active all year round, even through the harshest winter months.
While many mammals retreat into hibernation, beaver activity drops, but they never truly switch off.
Submissions now open for talks or workshops 📢
If you have new research, beaver mitigation or management practices or updates on policy you would like to share, we want to hear from you.
📅 Deadline: 5pm, 14th November
🔗 Submissions here: beavertrustevents.org
If you have new research, beaver mitigation or management practices or updates on policy you would like to share, we want to hear from you.
📅 Deadline: 5pm, 14th November
🔗 Submissions here: beavertrustevents.org
September 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Submissions now open for talks or workshops 📢
If you have new research, beaver mitigation or management practices or updates on policy you would like to share, we want to hear from you.
📅 Deadline: 5pm, 14th November
🔗 Submissions here: beavertrustevents.org
If you have new research, beaver mitigation or management practices or updates on policy you would like to share, we want to hear from you.
📅 Deadline: 5pm, 14th November
🔗 Submissions here: beavertrustevents.org
Last week, we were delighted to join the 10th International Beaver Symposium in Inverness, sharing our team’s research with experts from 23 countries, exchanging knowledge and exploring mitigation practices and the latest science.
#10IntBeavSymp @naturescot.bsky.social
#10IntBeavSymp @naturescot.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Last week, we were delighted to join the 10th International Beaver Symposium in Inverness, sharing our team’s research with experts from 23 countries, exchanging knowledge and exploring mitigation practices and the latest science.
#10IntBeavSymp @naturescot.bsky.social
#10IntBeavSymp @naturescot.bsky.social
New research shows a clear pattern: the longer a beaver dam, the larger the pond.
This consistent link across diverse landscapes offers a fresh perspective - and a powerful new way to map and understand beaver-made habitats.
@luwenwan.bsky.social @emilyfairfax.bsky.social
This consistent link across diverse landscapes offers a fresh perspective - and a powerful new way to map and understand beaver-made habitats.
@luwenwan.bsky.social @emilyfairfax.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
New research shows a clear pattern: the longer a beaver dam, the larger the pond.
This consistent link across diverse landscapes offers a fresh perspective - and a powerful new way to map and understand beaver-made habitats.
@luwenwan.bsky.social @emilyfairfax.bsky.social
This consistent link across diverse landscapes offers a fresh perspective - and a powerful new way to map and understand beaver-made habitats.
@luwenwan.bsky.social @emilyfairfax.bsky.social
We’re inviting communities in the Loch Ness area to join discussions on the potential return of beavers in partnership with @treesforlife.bsky.social.
Read the full story to find out more 👇
beavertrust.org/communities-...
Read the full story to find out more 👇
beavertrust.org/communities-...
September 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’re inviting communities in the Loch Ness area to join discussions on the potential return of beavers in partnership with @treesforlife.bsky.social.
Read the full story to find out more 👇
beavertrust.org/communities-...
Read the full story to find out more 👇
beavertrust.org/communities-...
The response to this vacancy has been incredible! Due to the high volume of applications, we’ve made the decision to close applications early. Applications will now close on Friday, the 12th of September.
A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to apply so far.
A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to apply so far.
If you’re passionate about nature, love storytelling and want to kickstart your career in the environmental sector, this could be the perfect role for you.
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
#conservationjobs #communications
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
#conservationjobs #communications
September 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The response to this vacancy has been incredible! Due to the high volume of applications, we’ve made the decision to close applications early. Applications will now close on Friday, the 12th of September.
A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to apply so far.
A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to apply so far.
“You just turn around a corner and see something fantastic and new — it’s amazing to watch.”
It's wonderful to see how Alan, Boudica & their family are thriving and the impacts they are having at Nene Wetlands.
Check out the rest of @wildlifebcn.org's recent Beaver Week content for more updates.
It's wonderful to see how Alan, Boudica & their family are thriving and the impacts they are having at Nene Wetlands.
Check out the rest of @wildlifebcn.org's recent Beaver Week content for more updates.
🦫Six months ago we released beavers at our Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve in Northants and they have been very busy!
It's Beaver Week here at the Wildlife Trust BCN - here's Ben to tell us how they have been helping regenerating the habitat.
Watch here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAzI...
It's Beaver Week here at the Wildlife Trust BCN - here's Ben to tell us how they have been helping regenerating the habitat.
Watch here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAzI...
Beaver Week Part One - Regeneration
YouTube video by Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“You just turn around a corner and see something fantastic and new — it’s amazing to watch.”
It's wonderful to see how Alan, Boudica & their family are thriving and the impacts they are having at Nene Wetlands.
Check out the rest of @wildlifebcn.org's recent Beaver Week content for more updates.
It's wonderful to see how Alan, Boudica & their family are thriving and the impacts they are having at Nene Wetlands.
Check out the rest of @wildlifebcn.org's recent Beaver Week content for more updates.
We’re looking for 2 Field Officers based in Perthshire to help deliver beaver conservation on the ground - from animal handling and translocations to data collection and monitoring.
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
September 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We’re looking for 2 Field Officers based in Perthshire to help deliver beaver conservation on the ground - from animal handling and translocations to data collection and monitoring.
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
If you’re passionate about nature, love storytelling and want to kickstart your career in the environmental sector, this could be the perfect role for you.
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
#conservationjobs #communications
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
#conservationjobs #communications
August 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If you’re passionate about nature, love storytelling and want to kickstart your career in the environmental sector, this could be the perfect role for you.
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
#conservationjobs #communications
📅 Applications close at 9am, Monday 22 Sept 2025
👉 beavertrust.org/our-mission/...
#conservationjobs #communications
Can beavers help reverse the catastrophic decline of Atlantic salmon, or do their dams hinder fish passage? Our Restoration Manager, Dr Robert Needham, explores this on the Tommy's Outdoors podcast.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/31d992
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/31d992
Can beavers save Britain's dying rivers? Are these ecosystem engineers the key to reversing the catastrophic decline of Atlantic salmon, or do their dams create barriers for struggling fish populations? Listen to the latest episode to find out all that we know about it! 🦤🌍🦊
🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/31d992
🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/31d992
August 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Can beavers help reverse the catastrophic decline of Atlantic salmon, or do their dams hinder fish passage? Our Restoration Manager, Dr Robert Needham, explores this on the Tommy's Outdoors podcast.
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/31d992
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/31d992
Beaver Browsing Near Infrastructure
Beavers fell trees for food and construction, creating habitats that benefit a wide range of wildlife.
However, tree felling can also be undesirable and hazardous, particularly near infrastructure such as overhead electricity lines.
Beavers fell trees for food and construction, creating habitats that benefit a wide range of wildlife.
However, tree felling can also be undesirable and hazardous, particularly near infrastructure such as overhead electricity lines.
August 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Beaver Browsing Near Infrastructure
Beavers fell trees for food and construction, creating habitats that benefit a wide range of wildlife.
However, tree felling can also be undesirable and hazardous, particularly near infrastructure such as overhead electricity lines.
Beavers fell trees for food and construction, creating habitats that benefit a wide range of wildlife.
However, tree felling can also be undesirable and hazardous, particularly near infrastructure such as overhead electricity lines.
Join our team as an Education Officer!
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and engaging individual to extend our educational outreach work, already underway, into communities in Scotland and northern England.
Your mission will be to inspire young minds & strengthen their connection with nature.
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and engaging individual to extend our educational outreach work, already underway, into communities in Scotland and northern England.
Your mission will be to inspire young minds & strengthen their connection with nature.
August 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Join our team as an Education Officer!
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and engaging individual to extend our educational outreach work, already underway, into communities in Scotland and northern England.
Your mission will be to inspire young minds & strengthen their connection with nature.
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and engaging individual to extend our educational outreach work, already underway, into communities in Scotland and northern England.
Your mission will be to inspire young minds & strengthen their connection with nature.
We’re excited to announce the ‘Beavers across Britain - science, practice and policy’ conference on 20–21 May 2026!
From inspirational keynote speakers to breakout sessions on:
🔹 Best management practices
🔹 Community engagement
🔹 Ecology, policy & practical insights
From inspirational keynote speakers to breakout sessions on:
🔹 Best management practices
🔹 Community engagement
🔹 Ecology, policy & practical insights
August 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We’re excited to announce the ‘Beavers across Britain - science, practice and policy’ conference on 20–21 May 2026!
From inspirational keynote speakers to breakout sessions on:
🔹 Best management practices
🔹 Community engagement
🔹 Ecology, policy & practical insights
From inspirational keynote speakers to breakout sessions on:
🔹 Best management practices
🔹 Community engagement
🔹 Ecology, policy & practical insights
“This campaign speaks to something deeply important: how we care for our rivers and how we care for our land for the long term, ”
@emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding.
@emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding.
August 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“This campaign speaks to something deeply important: how we care for our rivers and how we care for our land for the long term, ”
@emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding.
@emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding.