With the horrendous flooding in recent days, and the desperate need in the face of climate change for natural preventative measures to slow the flow of water downstream, what better time to learn about the results of the River Otter Beaver Trial:
HOT OFF THE PRESS: After 5 years studying the impacts of beavers, the results are in and the River Otter Beaver Trial Science and Evidence Report is published, finding that they bring 'measurable benefits to people and wildlife'. Read it here https://t.co/YH0MzFE25S 📸Mike Symes pic.twitter.com/2zhG8NJS4I— Devon Wildlife Trust (@DevonWildlife) February 17, 2020
A 5-year study of beavers on the River Otter in Devon has found they bring "measurable benefits to wildlife and people". Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, said:
This is a massive step towards boosting the richness of wildlife around the River Otter, reducing pollution, mitigating flooding and making this landscape more resilient to climate change.
