Is there sufficient habitat for beaver reintroduction?

Studies of beaver elsewhere in Europe suggest that there are already many locations with appropriate habitat and food supply to support local populations.

Habitats could be further enhanced through planting relevant food sources, but this is not needed as a precondition for reintroduction.

Britain is one of only 7 countries in Europe where beaver have not been reintroduced into their former range - the others being Portugal, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Albania.