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Beavers to be released in south-west England in bid to boost biodiversity

Defra says return is being carefully managed to minimise any potential conflict with farming and food production

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Natural England is planning to release beavers into waterways in the south-west England over the coming weeks
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Natural England is planning to release beavers into waterways in the south-west England over the coming weeks

Two further planned beaver releases are to take place in south-west England, Defra has confirmed. The move is part of an ongoing government programme to reintroduce the species, and follows the first...

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