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River Ness beaver release approval

Update 2 van 2Nieuwste6 nov, 16:42 UTCDag 87 dagen later
Six beavers return to the Loch Ness catchment. The real test comes next
The first family is now at Dundreggan in the Loch Ness catchment. The next test is whether beaver-made habitat can develop while salmon and trout keep moving freely.
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Vroegste bronFarmers Weekly3 nov, 5:30 UTC
Wat er veranderde
- 6Beavers in the first released family
- 15 familiesMaximum authorized over three years
- 4 NovemberCompleted release date in 2026
Update 1 van 230 okt, 14:16 UTCDag 1
Loch Ness beaver return approved—for 15 families, not 15 animals
NatureScot has approved up to 15 beaver families for the River Ness catchment. Their wetland-making could benefit wildlife—but managing effects on farmland will be the practical test.
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Vroegste bronInverness Courier12 sep, 4:00 UTC
Wat we eerst wisten
- 15 familiesMaximum approved for release
- 3 yearsPermitted release programme
- >73%Consultation respondents supporting the proposal

Wie meldde het

Wie meldde het

20 media · 35 bronnen

14 van de 20 hadden op dit moment bericht

Beaver TrustMeldde het als eerstebeavertrust.org · 30 okt, 9:30 UTC2
1. Historic return of beavers to waters around Loch Ness6 nov UTC
2. Licence granted for historic return of beavers to waters around Loch Ness – 500 years after last sighting at world-famous loch30 okt UTC
NatureScotnature.scot · 30 okt, 12:00 UTC6
The Heraldheraldscotland.com · 30 okt, 12:15 UTC2
1. Up to 15 beaver families approved for River Ness release30 okt UTC
2. Beavers return to Loch Ness catchment after 500 years
The Highland Timesthehighlandtimes.com · 30 okt, 12:40 UTC1
1. Beavers Set to Return to River Ness After Release Plans Approved30 okt UTC
Inverness Courierinverness-courier.co.uk · 30 okt, 12:43 UTC3
The Independentindependent.co.uk · 30 okt, 12:49 UTC1
1. Beavers to return to waters around Loch Ness 500 years after last sighting30 okt UTC
BBC Newsbbc.com · 30 okt, 13:18 UTC3
1. Beavers to return to River Ness area after 500 years30 okt UTC
2. 'Major milestone' as beavers released into Loch Ness area6 nov UTC
3. 'Major milestone' as beavers released into Loch Ness area6 nov UTC
BBC Scotlandbbc.co.uk · 30 okt, 13:18 UTC2
1. Beavers to return to River Ness area after 500 years30 okt UTC
2. 'Major milestone' as beavers released into Loch Ness area6 nov UTC

Wie erbij betrokken is

Wie erbij betrokken is

Personen

Alan McDonnellCanadian political candidate from British Columbia

Organisaties

NatureScotgovernment agency
Trees for Lifecompany

Plaatsen

Dundreggan Estate
River Ness