Bury Council heard that the introduction of the large rodents into waterways in the Irwell catchment would help with flood management
Calls have been made to introduce beavers into Greater Manchester’s waterways as a way to cut the risk of flooding. A meeting of Bury Council heard the authority’s environment lead, Coun Alan Quinn, extol the benefits of the large rodents as part of a range of natural flood management measures.
The beaver is native to Britain and used to be widespread in England, Wales and Scotland. They became extinct in the 16th century, mainly because of hunting for their fur, meat and ‘castoreum’, a secretion used in perfumes, food and medicine. In England, the River Otter Beaver Trial is the only licenced population of free-living beavers, although other groups of beavers exist in the wild as a result of escapes. The scheme is led by Devon Wildlife Trust.
“Addressing capacity issues is a long term aspiration. We must lobby government to make sure all new developments have sustainable drainage.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
The best and worst GP surgeries in Greater Manchester areaOnly a third of patients at Greater Manchester’s worst rated GP surgery are happy with their care, and you can see how your practice compares using our gadget
Læs mere »
The free beach you can visit in Greater Manchester during the school holidaysThere’s a free beach you can visit in Greater Manchester during the school holidays
Læs mere »
Greater Manchester weekend weather with rain and thunderstorms forecastThe drab start to the school summer holidays is set to continue
Læs mere »
Claim of sexual assault in police custody will be independently reviewed, says Greater Manchester mayorBREAKING: Claim of sexual assault in police custody will be independently reviewed, says Greater Manchester mayor
Læs mere »
Clients turn to Indian IT outsourcers for AI, fastClients turn to Indian IT outsourcers for AI faster than industry can train staff
Læs mere »