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[Give A Shit About Nature @giveashitnature]

Britain turned all its beavers into hats, then spent the next 400 years fighting against dysfunctional rivers.

Beavers were once native across Britain. They built wetlands, slowed floods, stored water, trapped sediment, raised water tables, created fish habitat, and turned simple streams into messy, living systems. Then we wiped them out.

By around the 16th century, beavers had been hunted to extinction for their fur, meat, and castoreum, a scent gland secretion used in perfume and medicine.

The rivers they left behind became poorer, faster, straighter, and less alive. That loss cost a great deal of money.

The UK spends billions on flood defenses because water now rushes through landscapes that used to be full of natural speed bumps: ponds, wetlands, woody dams, side channels, boggy ground, and beaver-built chaos.

When beavers returned to trial sites, they started rebuilding that missing infrastructure with sticks and mud.

Research has found beaver dams can reduce flood peaks by up to about 60%. In Devon, monitored beaver dams slowed stormwater, stored extra water, and delayed flood flows moving downstream. The same wetlands that slow floodwater can also hold water on the land longer during dry periods.

The wildlife response is just as dramatic. Beaver wetlands create habitat for dragonflies, frogs, fish, bats, birds, otters, water voles, plants, fungi, and insects. Recent UK research found beaver-created wetlands held more species than other wetland types.

A beaver isn't just a big-toothed critter, it's a watershed worker. It shows up every night, builds flood control, repairs drought resilience, digs wildlife habitat, filters water, and doesn't invoice the taxpayer for it.

Obviously, they need management in order to coexist with human habitation. Beavers can flood the wrong field, block the wrong culvert, or chew the wrong tree. Nobody serious is saying 'release them everywhere and walk away.' But pretending rivers are healthier without them is absurd.

Britain spent 400 years missing one of its best engineers. I'm glad to see them welcomed back.

[SD @Ceolfrith123]

@GardenBrocante Mine are just starting to open

[Help2Rehome Scotland @H2RScotland]

We’re really really struggling to find Jake a home, we knew it wouldn’t be easy, but it’s not impossible.

If everyone who sees his post can share, the power of sharing really does make a difference.

Let’s help Jake have a better life.

Jake is a 6 year old Bearded collie x Boarder Collie.
Jake is a product of his environment. He lived in home with two elderly owners, and has grown up with both of them going through the various stages of dementia. Other than walk and feed Jake, both owners had no idea of how to train or look after a dog. As a result he has had a stressful life to date, and at times has suffered physical abuse as a method of control. This shows in his behaviour, (nervous, defensive and will attack if feels threatened).
Training has been at a basic level, house trained and walking on the lead.
Jake gets nervous of noise, phones ,hoovers etc. This will lead to excessive barking and with hoovers he will attack them. In the late evening he will start barking for no good reason. Probably this is related to his owners health condition as dementia sufferers symptoms get worse later in the day.
That sums up Jake’s bad points.
Outside Jake is a different dog. He no longer pulls on the lead when walking, takes a command to wait and is more comfortable with passing vehicles.
Small fast cars are still a slight issue. He is no problem when he meets people outside and will lie down should a conversation take place. Most times he is fine meeting other dogs. The exception is if another dog gets aggressive. He will respond. He does not like cats! It should be noted that Jake is also ok with people coming into the house.
He loves to run and fetch a ball. He will happily play outside all day if someone is throwing a ball. Currently this is done on a long rope lead as his play area is not fully enclosed.
Jake requires a quiet home with owners who understand the breed, and can continue to improve his issues. He is not ready ( and may never be) for a house with young children. He needs his space to regain the trust that a raised voice or hand is not a threat.
Over the past 6 weeks there has been an improvement in his behaviour. That said there is still a way to go before he becomes the dog he can and should be.
Jake has a diet of dry food mixed with a small sachet of wet food. In addition to this he does get treats, which he enjoys, as a reward.
From the limited experience with Jake he has been ok in the car.
Jake has and has always had a large cage that he goes into if left alone. He also sleeps in it at night. He is fit and healthy.
For anymore information please email [email protected]

[Lisa Wellwood Artist @studio22artz]

Morning all. THANK YOU massively to those who placed an order for calendars yesterday. I’m so grateful! I have to sell loads before I can even break even on the financial outlay & tho that point is still a way off yet, atleast I have some money coming in after weeks of no sales.X

[Paul Bronks @SlenderSherbet]

If you've ever enjoyed any of my posts, please read and share this desperate appeal from @BaliAid. They're in real danger of not being able to continue. A small charity, always struggling to get noticed. I am begging you, help me to help them. No amount is too small. Donation links in the post below. Thank you ❤���

[SD @Ceolfrith123]

Beautiful Iceberg #rosewednesday#gardening#roses

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

It's a year since I was bitten by ticks and given Lyme Disease.. as there are many of the little terrors about again now, its a good time to share this article I wrote at the time, with tips for what to look for and what to do if bitten.🙏
Please share!
https://t.co/BvdvHx5BOa

[Brian May's Save Me Trust @AnneatSaveMe]

🦊 Help- please do this now and here Bri tells you why ! The Government's Trail Hunting Consultation closes on 18th June.
Have your say and bring an end to fox hunting once and for all.
The Government is seeking views on trail hunting, and every response counts. If you care about wildlife and animal welfare, please take a few minutes to complete the consultation.
Have your say here: https://t.co/d70l1LaLg0

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

Please Share The Happiness Of A FREED Bear 🐻.

A Bear, forced to live in appalling conditions in a tiny cage at a bile farm for 27 years, is rescued, and playing in a pool at the @AnimalsAsia sanctuary.

Sen realises that he is truly free...❤️‍🩹.

Thank you to everyone who rescued him 🙏.

🎦 Credit: Animals Asia.

[SD @Ceolfrith123]

Despite the recent wind and showers, roses not failing to give a beautiful show #RoseWednesday#gardening#roses

[SD @Ceolfrith123]

@GardenBrocante I still have some Cristophii opening, love them

[SD @Ceolfrith123]

@RichardBowler1 So sorry to read this, he will be missed by everyone who followed your story

[My Lovely Horse Rescue @MyLovelyHorseR]

💔 PLEASE HELP BRING ELEANOR HOME 💔

DAY 14
We are heartbroken. Every day without Eleanor is agony💔💔💔💔💔
Someone knows where she is. Someone has seen something. If you have any information at all, please come forward.
💔 €5,000 REWARD for information leading to Eleanor's safe return. 💔
If Eleanor is with you, please show compassion. She is innocent, deeply loved, and desperately missed. No questions. No judgment. We just want our little pony home.
Please share, keep a lookout, and take photos if you think you've spotted her.
Please help bring Eleanor home. ❤️

https://t.co/gBLskZcqPM

💔💔💔💔💔💔

[Brian May's Save Me Trust @AnneatSaveMe]

Defra Trail Hunting Consultation
🦊 If you do one thing for wildlife today, please do this NOW
Please share this post and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to take part before the consultation closes on 18th June.
Together, we can make a difference for Britain's wildlife.
Have your say here: https://t.co/v1OJdf2zDg
Save Me Trust Link https://t.co/GqZZqhjp91

[Protect the Wild @ProtectTheWild_]

PLEASE READ: We have just over a week to go before the public consultation on hunting is closed. Please take a moment to respond to it, details below!

[Lisa Wellwood Artist @studio22artz]

Love foxes? I have quite a few fine art giclee prints of foxes on my website which would make nice sets on a wall. Professionally scanned and printed from my original drawings. #art #drawing #foxes https://t.co/HMGGpObaaP

[SunderlandLollipops 💙 @SunderlandLolly]

Greetings from Sunderland!
Have a great weekend!! ❤️ (The dolphins are out in Seaburn, but I didn't catch them on camera) 🐬
#SAFC #FvckFarage #FvckReform #Makerfield #SunderlandPride

[Emma Mitchell 💙 @silverpebble]

I'm an auDHD author & designer maker & I create my botanical photos using recent neuroscientific research so they trigger relaxation & lifted mood when you look at them.
There's a 20% sale on my card sets & prints in my Etsy shop till Wednesday, with code LEAFY20.
I had a full breakdown last yr & am still trying to recover so every sale in my shop really helps me get back on my feet. A RT would help so much, ty 🌿https://t.co/iRLlvlW7Qv

[Protect the Wild @ProtectTheWild_]

In the latest edition of Private Eye Magazine! We love to see more coverage about the Guga hunt and the campaign to end it! 👏

[SD @Ceolfrith123]

Beautiful Golden Celebration #rosewednesday #gardens #gardening