News: Beavers

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Beavers are coming home!

Friday 28 February 2025

The Wildlife Trusts congratulate the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild and its acknowledgment of the free-living populations in…

Beavers return to Northamptonshire after 400 years

Thursday 13 February 2025

Boudica, Alan and family make their home next to popular shopping destination

Beaver enclosure constructed at Nene Wetlands ahead of species release

Thursday 25 July 2024

Work is underway to install an enclosure at the Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve in Northamptonshire ready for the return of beavers to the county.

Beaver carrying a mouthful of greenery in its mouth through a body of water

Preparation work for beaver reintroduction

Thursday 1 February 2024

In advance of beavers being reintroduced at Nene Wetlands in the autumn, groundwork preparations are starting soon at Delta Pit clearing the circumference for the secure fencing which will be…

Nene Wetlands habitat and infrastructure improvements

Wednesday 31 January 2024

At Nene Wetlands nature reserve, Northants, infrastructure work - including the removal of some trees for health and safety reasons - will be taking place over the next couple of weeks, along with…

Beaver perched in greenery, holding a twig, slightly showing its bright orange teeth

Launching our Beaver Appeal

Tuesday 17 October 2023

We're looking to bring back beavers to Northants' Nene Valley next year: advance plans are now becoming reality!

Beavers to return to Northants - first time in 400 years

Wednesday 5 July 2023

We are excited to announce news of a planned reintroduction of beavers at the Nene Wetlands nature reserve, Northants, expected at some point during the winter of 2024/2025

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