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Beavers do not destroy trees, they coppice them. This action allows new species to grow through, increasing biodiversity. Trees are easily protected by wrapping wire around them#MoveDontKill #Beavers
Dams reduce flooding downstream & create pools. These pools support 50% more species than other pools, increasing biodiversity. Installing a deceiver will prevent localised flooding#MoveDontKill #Beavers
Digging channels creates wetland habitat, increasing biodiversity.Beavers = keystone species & ecosystem engineers -> increase biodiversity
Scotland = at risk of losing 11% species, in a biodiversity emergency
#MoveDontKill #Beavers
Sometimes these behaviours cause issues & #beavers are shot under license. Last year 1/5 pop was killedThere is another way -> relocate beavers to areas where they will benefit ecosystems
Please sign the petition to make this possible
#MoveDontKill
http://www.parliament.scot/GettingInvolved/Petitions/beaver
