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Beavers: Conservation

Asked by Sarah GreenLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 11 September 2024UIN 4273

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of widening the reintroduction of beavers to the wild in England.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government supports species reintroductions where there are clear benefits for nature, people and the environment. All reintroductions in England are expected to follow the Code for Reintroductions and other Conservation Translocations. We will continue to work with Natural England to develop our approach to beaver reintroductions in England.

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