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Decision to keep beavers in Scotland welcomed by Hutton scientists

Decision to keep beavers in Scotland welcomed by Hutton scientists

5 Dec 2016

Beaver in Knapdale forest (c) James Hutton Institute
“It was a pleasure to be able to contribute our expertise in browsing by woodland herbivores to the official beaver trial

Scientists at the James Hutton Institute have welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to allow beavers to remain in Argyll and Tayside as a protected species, but warned continued long-term monitoring and active management in sensitive areas will be essential.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute