tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824385241230348874.post7678883855306063735..comments2024-03-29T14:09:44.928+00:00Comments on Not Quite Scilly: Bringing Back the Beaver...to DorsetGavin Haighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17242398421328525578noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824385241230348874.post-4736782300557797542022-09-12T09:15:21.644+01:002022-09-12T09:15:21.644+01:00Their ability to create/transform habitat, with as...Their ability to create/transform habitat, with associated increase in biodiversity, is a big plus in favour of Beaver reintroduction. This site will be closely monitored in order to assess the inevitable changes that take place. Hopefully all will be positive... Gavin Haighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242398421328525578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-824385241230348874.post-42371959231948813292022-09-12T08:29:41.105+01:002022-09-12T08:29:41.105+01:00I do have my doubts about the release of large cre...I do have my doubts about the release of large creatures in our small country but, if it works, I'll be the first to support it. However, I did note that (unlike otters), beavers can be killed by land owners if they do damage or threaten the land through flooding. Maybe they are not the universally beneficial, cuddly critters they are supposed to be.<br /><br />I know what you mean about their size though. I met one in an RSPCA centre many years ago, that had been found roaming in a trading estate in Kent, she was an impressive beast and, as all beavers are, adorable. <br /><br />I have seen a couple of beavers on the Wye, on benefit of wild swimmers ;o)Dave Burrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08259482046178828401noreply@blogger.com