A conservation project preparing for the arrival of beavers has closed its volunteer recruitment after receiving an overwhelming response from the public.
Boothby Wildland said more than 70 people applied to help monitor the animals following a recent call for volunteers.
The team has now filled all available roles and cannot accept further applications at this stage.
Beaver in natural environment. Photo: istock
The project, based near Grantham, is working towards introducing beavers to the site this season as part of wider habitat restoration efforts.
Volunteers were set to support monitoring work, including checking fencing, observing beaver activity and helping manage camera traps.
In an update shared on social media on Tuesday (February 3), Boothby Wildland thanked people for their interest and said further volunteering opportunities would become available in the future.
“We’ve been so overwhelmed by your response to our post asking for volunteers for our upcoming beaver introduction,” they said.
For now, the focus has shifted to welcoming visitors through organised events.
The team will continue to run free community walk and talks on the second Tuesday of each month, from 10am to midday.
Beaver-specific tours are also planned to begin in spring, offering the public a chance to learn more about the animals and the project.
Boothby Wildland encouraged those still keen to get involved to take part in these activities and to keep an eye out for future volunteering opportunities.