FAQ: Will the beaver population get out of control as they have no natural predators?
The beavers have been fitted with radio-tracking equipment and will be closely tracked for the duration of the trial period.
Beaver populations are regulated by the available habitat and food supply and steep landscapes limit their range. Re-colonisation is likely to be gradual. A great deal of evidence shows that breaks in waterways are a strong barrier to spread, as beavers prefer not to spend long amounts of time travelling on the ground. The lie of the land at Knapdale means that there is a better chance of the animals being contained on the trial site.
