What’s next?
We are in the early stages of our Derbyshire Beaver Feasibility Assessment Initiative, engaging and listening to local agencies, organisations and community representatives to understand the practicalities of wild beavers in Derbyshire’s landscape.
The UK Government has approved licensed beaver reintroductions! These amazing ecosystem engineers will return to our rivers, restoring wetlands, boosting wildlife and reducing flooding. 🌿
A huge win for nature! 🌊🦫 Read more: https://t.co/K9MrGVUd9K
Why does this matter?
🦫 They were once hunted to extinction—now there is a chance to have wild beavers back in Derbyshire!
💧 They have immense potential to reduce flooding, improve water quality & store carbon
🌱 Their wetlands support birds, fish & amphibians
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(1) Beavers make our world wilder simply by being themselves. Studies have shown that beavers improve water quality in wetlands, stabilise water flows and give a huge boost to habitats. 🌊
(1) For peat’s sake: new project underway to support sustainable nature-friendly farming.
We've partnered up with Co-Op and their charity, the Co-op Foundation, to develop innovative ways to grow the food we need without damaging precious UK peatlands.
https://t.co/vIGIhg7ONq
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First time visiting this park in the city, and, I can't believe I spotted a kingfisher, let alone have one land so close. Just WowWowWow! 🫣🤗
It wasn’t what I expected, but it’s a moment I won’t ever forget. 🙏
Lesser Redpoll ❤️ He wouldn't come to the top of the reeds, he's not daft 😂 Still cold and my fingers were freezing, but worth it! Beautiful bird ❤️ @Derbyshirebirds@DerbysWildlife#naturelovers
Matt Buckler, DWT's Executive Director of Strategy and Innovation, has recently written a blog for The University of Manchester about ecological citizenry, it's not just nature restoration but restoring nature connections too.
Read Matt's blog here - https://t.co/wvmK7wJfJV