Wild Beavers Released in Dorset Have Transformed Woodland Into a Thriving Ecosystem

Beavers transform Dorset woodland one year after first wild release

A dense woodland has been transformed into a wildlife-rich wetland thanks to the first wild beaver release in England. The pair built an extensive dam, which has resulted in the creation of a deep pond after they were released in Studland, Dorset, in March 2025. They were recorded mating on trail cameras, which suggests that they have settled down, and kits could be on the way this summer. The beavers are one of two pairs that were released into…

Wild beavers released in Dorset have transformed woodland into a thriving ecosystem

A pair of wild beavers that were released into the wilds of Dorset have transformed the surrounding woodland into a thriving wetland ecosystem.

Wild beavers transform Dorset woodland

A pair of wild beavers that were released into the wilds of Dorset have transformed the surrounding woodland into a thriving wetland ecosystem.

Beavers transform Dorset woodland into thriving wetland within a year

Beavers ‘Breathe New Life’ Into Dorset As Dams Built and Biodiversity Returns

They were released this time last year with fanfare, much hope and also, perhaps, a little trepidation. Twelve months on, there have been ups and downs for the first beavers to be (officially) reintroduced into the wild in England since the semiaquatic mammals were hunted to extinction 400 years ago. Providing an end-of-year report, the National Trust, which is in charge of the project, said it was thrilled the beavers had been reshaping their n…

Beavers ‘Breathe New Life’ Into Dorset As Dams Built and Biodiversity Returns - Organic Consumers

Beavers ‘Breathe New Life’ Into Dorset As Dams Built and Biodiversity ReturnsMarch 27, 2026 | Source: The Guardian | by Steven Morris They were released this time last year with fanfare, much hope and also, perhaps, a little trepidation. Twelve months on, there have been ups and downs for the first beavers to be (officially) reintroduced into the wild in England since the semiaquatic mammals were hunted to extinction 400 years ago. Providing an …