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Beavers should be reintroduced in Leicestershire to combat flooding in the area, an MP has said. Alberto Costa, who represents South Leicestershire, claims dams built by the creatures "help reduce ...
The UK Government hopes that the presence of the beavers on Forestry Commission land will help to alleviate flooding in a natural way as the animals will construct dams and ponds, slowing the flow of water in the area. The village of Lydbrook was badly affected by flooding in 2012.
Natural England chairman Tony Juniper says investing in nature is important even in times of economic hardship.
It will be an offence to kill, harm or disturb the semi-aquatic mammals, which were hunted to extinction in the 16th century.
Beavers have occasionally wandered into Downtown Ottawa, including Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park, and Sparks Street. [83] Beavers caught in the urban core of Ottawa by the National Capital Commission's conservation team are typically brought to a wildlife centre, and later released near the Ottawa River, close to the Greenbelt. [83]
White stork were observed raising chicks in the UK for the first time in 600 years at Knepp in 2020. [31] Beavers were re-introduced to Knepp in February 2020, having been absent from Sussex for several hundred years. [32] One of the beavers escaped in December that year. [33]
A consultation on reintroducing the dam-building rodents across England closes on November 17. Public must join the fight to bring back the beaver, says wildlife trust Skip to main content
Blue-Green Cities aim to reintroduce the natural water cycle [11] into urban environments and provide effective measures to manage fluvial (river), coastal, and pluvial (urban runoff or surface water) flooding [17] while championing the concept of multi-functional green space and land use to generate multiple benefits for the environment, society, and the economy.