Beaver Trust
@beavertrust.bsky.social
We are a registered charity working to restore beavers to regenerate our landscapes.
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/
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
By slowing water, opening flight lines, and feeding entire food webs, beavers aren’t just reshaping landscapes - they’re giving Britain’s bats a much-needed boost.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
By slowing water, opening flight lines, and feeding entire food webs, beavers aren’t just reshaping landscapes - they’re giving Britain’s bats a much-needed boost.
All 18 British bat species are insectivorous, which means they feed on insects, many of which begin life in water.
When beavers create ponds and channels, they boost aquatic insect populations and, in turn, provide rich feeding grounds for bats.
When beavers create ponds and channels, they boost aquatic insect populations and, in turn, provide rich feeding grounds for bats.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
All 18 British bat species are insectivorous, which means they feed on insects, many of which begin life in water.
When beavers create ponds and channels, they boost aquatic insect populations and, in turn, provide rich feeding grounds for bats.
When beavers create ponds and channels, they boost aquatic insect populations and, in turn, provide rich feeding grounds for bats.
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
Every release brings Scotland closer to its 2045 Strategy goal of actively expanding the nation’s beaver population to maximise the environmental and wider benefits of the species — and Glen Affric’s newest residents are part of that story. 🌿
October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Every release brings Scotland closer to its 2045 Strategy goal of actively expanding the nation’s beaver population to maximise the environmental and wider benefits of the species — and Glen Affric’s newest residents are part of that story. 🌿
The release was led by Forestry and Land Scotland and @treesforlife.bsky.social, supported by Beaver Trust, following years of careful consultation with local communities and land managers.
October 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The release was led by Forestry and Land Scotland and @treesforlife.bsky.social, supported by Beaver Trust, following years of careful consultation with local communities and land managers.
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-...
The results of the study show that beavers can improve habitats for many species on both immediate and legacy timescales.
The removal of beavers from much of the northern hemisphere disrupted the balance - but their return offers a rare opportunity to restore it.
The removal of beavers from much of the northern hemisphere disrupted the balance - but their return offers a rare opportunity to restore it.
October 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The results of the study show that beavers can improve habitats for many species on both immediate and legacy timescales.
The removal of beavers from much of the northern hemisphere disrupted the balance - but their return offers a rare opportunity to restore it.
The removal of beavers from much of the northern hemisphere disrupted the balance - but their return offers a rare opportunity to restore it.
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
These findings help equip conservationists with better tools to measure, monitor and plan for their role in restoring resilient landscapes.
Find out more by reading the paper 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@woods.stanford.edu @stanfordhai.bsky.social
Find out more by reading the paper 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@woods.stanford.edu @stanfordhai.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
These findings help equip conservationists with better tools to measure, monitor and plan for their role in restoring resilient landscapes.
Find out more by reading the paper 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@woods.stanford.edu @stanfordhai.bsky.social
Find out more by reading the paper 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@woods.stanford.edu @stanfordhai.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-...
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
Partnerships like this are key to providing practical knowledge that allows them to respond appropriately on site.
Sharing this knowledge ultimately helps normalise the presence of beavers in the British landscape and fosters coexistence.
Sharing this knowledge ultimately helps normalise the presence of beavers in the British landscape and fosters coexistence.
August 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Partnerships like this are key to providing practical knowledge that allows them to respond appropriately on site.
Sharing this knowledge ultimately helps normalise the presence of beavers in the British landscape and fosters coexistence.
Sharing this knowledge ultimately helps normalise the presence of beavers in the British landscape and fosters coexistence.
Recognising the challenge, our team was recently invited by
@ssencommunity.bsky.social to work with its tree-cutting teams to help them better understand beaver browsing, how they can protect trees near their network from foraging, and their own responsibilities regarding beavers' wellbeing.
@ssencommunity.bsky.social to work with its tree-cutting teams to help them better understand beaver browsing, how they can protect trees near their network from foraging, and their own responsibilities regarding beavers' wellbeing.
August 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Recognising the challenge, our team was recently invited by
@ssencommunity.bsky.social to work with its tree-cutting teams to help them better understand beaver browsing, how they can protect trees near their network from foraging, and their own responsibilities regarding beavers' wellbeing.
@ssencommunity.bsky.social to work with its tree-cutting teams to help them better understand beaver browsing, how they can protect trees near their network from foraging, and their own responsibilities regarding beavers' wellbeing.