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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 27 February 2025

Debate

Beaver: Reintroduction in England

Contribution

My Lords, I congratulate the Minister on identifying the damage that beavers do. I declare an interest: illegally introduced beavers have destroyed the willow trees at the bottom of my garden. They are ringing trees on the River Tay that are more than 100 years old, undermining the banking. Although there may be a case for introducing beavers in some places, it should be done very carefully, and those who do it illegally should be held to account.

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