https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63077068
'Eurasian beavers have been recognised as a European protected species in
England, making it illegal to capture, kill, injure or disturb them.
The move limits measures previously available to "control" beavers.
Landowners will not be able to damage a burrow or dam without a licence from
Natural England, for example.
Wildlife charities praised the move, saying beavers' dams helped the
environment, keeping water clean and preventing flooding and drought.
"Beavers bring such an astonishing array of ecosystem services to our
landscape, this truly is an historic day for the species in England," said
Sandra King, chief executive of Beaver Trust.
The National Farmers' Union had previously objected to beavers becoming a
protected species, saying their dams could pose a flooding risk to agricultural
land.'
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Future Crunch Oct 7, 2022:
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