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May 11, 2005
Beavers to be re-introduced
Scottish Natural Heritage have decided in favour of the re-introduction of the European beaver to Scotland after an absence of 400 years. It is now up to the Scottish Executive to agree to the release of some 20 animals to Forestry Commission land in Knapdale, Argyll.
Beavers are regarded as a ‘keystone species’ because of their special influence on wetland ecosystems to the benefit of other flora and fauna. They have been re-introduced to many parts of Europe.
(Thanks to Stuart Dickson for information about this project.)
www.snh.org.uk/pdfs/strategy/beaversappendix.pdf
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4534623.stm
Posted by Simon Holledge at May 11, 2005 04:24 PM
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