River Otter Beaver Trial

The reintroduction of beavers has shown to reduced flood risks, cleaned rivers and helped wildlife.

“THE STUDY, BY A TEAM OF SCIENTISTS OVERSEEN BY PROFESSOR RICHARD BRAZIER FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER, REVEALED “MEASURABLE BENEFITS TO BOTH PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE” AT THE RIVER OTTER, IN EAST DEVON, WHERE A STUDY OF A WILD POPULATION OF BEAVERS BEGAN IN 2015.”

If you want to find out more about the River Otter Beaver Trial, lead by Devon Wildlife Trust, including their latest report, click here.

You can read the full article on how beavers have helped wildlife here.