NatureScot has approved a licence application from the Cairngorms National Park to release up to 6 Beaver families at agreed sites in the upper River Spey catchment.
This decision will help increase the current range of Beavers in Scotland, as set out as a priority in Scotland's Beaver Strategy 2022-2045.
The approval marks the 5th catchment area to which Beavers have either been officially granted permission to remain or have been released. Populations are already established in Tayside, on the Forth, in Knapdale and Loch Lomond.
We're looking forward to beavers becoming established in the River Spey, a catchment that is assessed as highly favourable for beavers, bringing many biodiversity benefits. We will also work with the park to help farmers and crofters with any potential conflicts that may arise. https://t.co/iMnH6AEuwj
— NatureScot (@NatureScot) December 5, 2023
Congratulations @cairngormsnews for obtaining a licence to reintroduce beavers. This decision has been a long time coming despite majority support; we hope locals and visitors can soon enjoy seeing these industrious creatures shaping the wetlands of the Cairngorms.đĻĢ pic.twitter.com/dgXDORAnv3
— SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (@ScotlandTBP) December 5, 2023
Beavers are coming back to the Cairngorms!@naturescot has today approved a licence application from @cairngormsnews to release up to six beaver families at agreed sites in the upper River Spey catchment. pic.twitter.com/SPSVxmOFoh
— Beaver Trust (@BeaverTrust) December 5, 2023
SS15 wildlife watching: Beavers
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