FAQ: What do beavers eat?
Beavers do not eat fish and are completely vegetarian, prefering to munch on mainly aquatic plants, grasses and shrubs during summer months and woody plants in winter. These are often stored underwater to be accessible if the water freezes over. In the woodlands they help to stimulate new growth by gnawing on tree stems and coppicing. This helps to breathe new life into tired forests and creates a diverse age range of trees benefiting woodland management.
