Beavers to be reintroduced to Leicestershire to help prevent flooding
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Beavers to be reintroduced to Leicestershire to help prevent flooding

3 May 2026 · Originally published 3 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding
Leicestershire County Council has backed plans to release wild beavers into the local countryside to act as natural flood defences. These 'nature engineers' help create new habitats and improve water quality, while also potentially providing a boost to local tourism.
Source: The Guardian UK Leicestershire
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