'Nature's engineers': Nattergal launches first beaver-created biodiversity credits

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New beaver release in Lincolnshire forms part of trail-blazing Biodiversity Net Gain project / Credit: Nattergal
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New beaver release in Lincolnshire forms part of trail-blazing Biodiversity Net Gain project / Credit: Nattergal

Leading nature recovery project to issue Biodiversity Net Gain Units linked to release of family of beavers in Lincolnshire river

A family of beavers from Scotland have been released into the West Glen River in Lincolnshire, as part of efforts to restore natural wetlands and boost biodiversity in the area. Nature restoration company...

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