Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 38816
Beavers: Conservation
Tabled: 17 March 2025
Answered: 28 March 2025
Question
Anna Gelderd
Labour — South East Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of wild beaver releases on the (a) economy and (b) environment.
Answer
Mary CreaghThis is a devolved matter, and the information provided therefore relates to England only. Yes, Natural England have conducted assessments on the impact of beavers on the environment. This has primarily been done through the River Otter Beaver Trial and a...
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