Sheffield City Council will explore how the rodents could reduce flood risk and improve water quality.
Wild Eurasian beavers are England's largest rodent.
In recent years, the species has been successfully reintroduced and protected in many countries, including England and Scotland where theyEurasian Beavers are a "keystone species", meaning they help support the environment and ecosystems. Beavers are said to help with managing water flow, rivers, and wetland areas. The wetlands created by them help to store large volumes of water, slowing the flow of water downstream at times of heavy rainfall and providing water storage in times of drought.Angus Hunter, the council's biodiversity officer, said beavers are a native mammal and "a long-lost part of British ecology".
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Sheffield Tramlines: Heavy rain delays festival openingThe Tramlines festival site in Sheffield is being made safe before opening for a second day.
Læs mere »
David Goodwillie: Council leader threatens to kick club from home ground if they sign rapist footballerGlasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken has warned that the club could lose its council-owned Greenfield Football Centre home if it signs the former Scotland striker.
Læs mere »
Market Drayton mayor addresses 'vague' allegations of bullying on town councilThe mayor of Market Drayton has released a public statement addressing allegations of bullying within the town council.
Læs mere »
The budget-busting big builds saddling the council with millions of debtHyperinflation, Brexit, Covid and nesting falcons: The budget-busting city centre builds saddling the council with millions in debt
Læs mere »