A year in the life of the Wyre Forest beavers
A year ago, Forestry England introduced a family of beavers into a secure enclosure in Wyre Forest as part of its mission to reintroduce this important species to England’s forests.
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Working in partnership with Natural England and the Beaver Trust, two adult beavers and their four kits were relocated from Scotland to a specially designed five-hectare enclosure in the heart of the forest. Since then, the beaver family has successfully settled into their new home, making a noticeable impact on the local environment.
One of the most noticeable changes is a 30-metre-long dam the beavers built, which has created a large pool you can see from the forest road. Within the ponds, beavers build lodges from sticks and branches, held together with mud.
Richard Boles, Wyre Beat Forester for Forestry England said: “It has been incredibly special to watch the beaver family adapt and thrive here in Wyre Forest. Witnessing the changes they’ve made to the landscape through their natural behaviours has been truly remarkable.”
Stewart Carter, Work Supervisor for Forestry England said: “We’re all hopeful that the family will grow this summer with the arrival of new kits. It would be wonderful to see beavers born right here in the forest.”
Find out more about the Wyre beaver project at: forestryengland.uk/wyre-forest/beavers-wyre-forest
