Written questions

Beavers: Conservation

Lords · Question HL4114 · Tabled 15 Jan 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 28 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on developing a licensing regime to enable the wild release of beavers in England.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 28 Jan 2025

This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. Defra will continue to work with Natural England to develop our approach to beaver reintroductions and management in England. This work includes the development of a...