Dam Building In Scotland?

The positive role beavers can play in water resource management, as well as in creating habitat, carbon sequestration and river restoration, is highlighted in a new report produced by scientists at the University of Aberdeen and the James Hutton Institute. By identifying trends associated with the effects of beaver dam building on water quantity and quality, the scientists who produced the report have provided detailed evidence to help policymakers consider the benefits and limitations of beaver expansion in Scotland, including where trade-offs are required. Read full report here.

Source: University of Aberdeen