Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, the Beaver Trust’s head of restoration, said: “Bringing beavers back is quite a complicated process which requires licensing but it is well worth it. <\/p>\n
“It is a species we really want to see back.<\/p>\n
“They can restore wetlands behind their dams, which leads to there being more fish and amphibians. That can mean more insects and that can increase the number of bats in a habitat. <\/p>\n
“The dams slowly release water reducing the risk of flooding but they can also divert water into areas affected by drought.<\/p>\n
“The dams literally filter the water that passes through them increasing its purity.<\/p>\n
“They are very hardy creatures so they adapt well. <\/p>\n
“There are some potential risks because they burrow and can erode fragile river banks but those risks can be managed.” <\/p>\n