Forestry and Land Scotland reinforce beaver populations in Knapdale and Tayside -
Three pairs of beavers were earlier this month released at sites managed by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) in support of the Scottish Government’s policy to reinforce existing beaver populations.
The animals have been relocated from sites in Tayside to other locations in Tayside and in Knapdale where there is low risk of beaver-human conflict.
A solitary male was also released at Knapdale, where a solitary female was already present.
Releasing beavers in these locations, as licensed by NatureScot, is expected to strengthen the local beaver populations, retain genetic diversity within the Scottish population, provide local biodiversity benefits and contribute to the National Beaver Strategy.
Trapped under licence by Beaver Trust from various areas in Tayside, the beavers were cared for at the Five Sisters Zoo, where staff could ensure that they were fit and healthy before being released into the relocation sites.
The animals are now busy felling trees and preparing for the winter ahead.
Monitoring over the coming months will continue to ensure they settle into their new environment.
Posted On: 01/12/2023
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