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River Ness beaver release approval
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.
DevelopingNext check Nov 1: Confirmation of whether the first releases have begun, their family and individual-animal counts, and disclosure of sites or a firmer schedule.
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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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NatureScotnature.scot4
- Beaver release approved in the River Ness catchment
- SBAG Scottish Beaver Advisory Group Meeting - Translocation workshop using the Ness catchment as an example - 27 February 2025
- Assessment of effects of translocation of Eurasian beaver to the Great Glen - River Ness and River Lochy catchments
- Scottish Code for Conservation Translocations. Best Practice Guidelines for Conservation Translocations in Scotland.
Inverness Courierinverness-courier.co.uk2
- First reported
- River Ness will be home to beavers as early as next month, as reintroduction scheme is approved
- Loch Ness area beaver release plans by Trees for Life and Beaver Trust spark drop-in events for Highland residents to learn more at Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus, Dores, Foyers, Invermoriston and Dundreggan
BBC Scotlandbbc.co.uk1
- First reported
- Beavers to return to River Ness area after 500 years
Scottish Daily Expressscottishdailyexpress.co.uk1
strathnairn.org.uk1
The Heraldheraldscotland.com1First
- First reported
- Up to 15 beaver families approved for River Ness release
The Independentindependent.co.uk1