02 May 2019
Beavers given protected status in Scotland – Landmark in the re-introduction programme
BBC Wildlife organisations have welcomed new legislation making beavers a protected species in Scotland. Scotland’s beaver site https://www.scottishbeavers.org.uk/ It is now illegal to kill beavers or destroy established dams and lodges without a licence. The Scottish Wildlife Trust said legal protection for beavers was “an important step” to enable the species to “expand its range.” […]