The Wildlife Trusts urge UK and Welsh governments to release beavers into rivers for environmental benefits.

The Wildlife Trusts urge UK and Welsh governments to release beavers into rivers, citing benefits to nature and increased birth rates. Beavers, considered a keystone species, can provide significant benefits to the environment, including improving water quality and stabilising water flows during droughts and floods. The charities call for governments to publish strategies for returning beavers to their natural habitats and protect existing wild populations. A study suggests that allowing beavers to roam freely in the UK could help tackle environmental issues, such as droughts and floods, and boost habitats and wildlife.