Frequently Asked Questions

In May 2008, the Scottish Government approved an application for a time-limited trial reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver to the Knapdale Forest in the Heart of Argyll. This was a joint application submitted by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).

To help you learn more about the beavers and the work of the trial, we've put together a series of Questions & Answers.  Simply click on the headings below to find out more...

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Comments of Support

"This is an exciting development for wildlife enthusiasts all over Scotland and beyond ... their reappearance will draw tourists from around the British Isles - and even further afield." - MSP Jim Mather

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Forestry Commission Scotland

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