Shelly Easton
Head of Nature Recovery
Avon Wildlife Trust
The Avon & Somerset Frome Beaver Management Group was established by a partnership of organisations to oversee the management of the wild beavers living within catchments in the Bristol Avon area. The group was formed so that stakeholder groups with an interest in the wild beaver population can be represented in the decisions made about how the beavers are monitored and managed.
However, there is currently a lack of funding to support this work. Avon Wildlife Trust has run two public appeals and is currently exploring more sustainable sources of funding to support this work.
In the meantime, we will do our best to support those who require advice about beaver management. If you are within the Bristol Avon area please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Respect the open water environment and its ecological importance. Check your equipment is clean, dry and free from invasive plants or animals when visiting new sites. We would recommend using the biosecurity procedures outlined in the Check Clean Dry campaign. Be mindful of the impact your activities might have on the aquatic ecosystem and aim to work in a way that preserves the natural balance, protecting these vital water sources and their inhabitants for future generations.
This website has been designed to support communities and land managers living alongside beavers in Britain. It is also a useful source of relevant information on Beaver Advisory/Management Groups in river catchments where wild beavers are becoming established. It has been designed by Devon Wildlife Trust and Beaver Trust.