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The beaver activists risking arrest to do ‘God’s work’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn anonymous activist group is illegally releasing beavers into the English wild, claiming they are skirting cumbersome bureaucracy to do “God’s work”.Releasing beavers without a license is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, prompting calls for stronger government action against unauthorised reintroductions. The government approved licensed beaver releases earlier this year to help reduce flooding risks and restore natural habitats.Beavers, which disappeared from Britain centuries ago, are recognised for their vital role in shaping environments, creating diverse habitats, and mitigating floods and droughts. The National Farmers Union has voiced concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of beavers on agricultural land, business, and food production, urging a comprehensive management plan. In fullActivists illegally releasing beavers into wild say they are doing ‘God’s work’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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bbc.com
Beaver activists claim they are 'doing God's work'
An underground network illegally releases beavers but farmers say it can lead to trouble.
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independent.co.uk
Activists illegally releasing beavers into wild say they are doing ‘God’s work’
The government approved the release of beavers into the English wild earlier this year, but only for those with a license
