Scotland seeks to reintroduce beavers to Glen Affric to boost biodiversity and reduce floods.

Forestry and Land Scotland has applied to NatureScot to reintroduce beavers to Glen Affric in Scotland, following a two-year consultation with local communities. Beavers were driven to extinction in Scotland around 400 years ago, but were reintroduced in 2016 and recognized as a protected species in 2019. If approved, the beavers would be released in spring 2025. The move aims to boost biodiversity, carbon dioxide absorption, and flood reduction. A monitoring and mitigation group will be established to address community concerns.

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