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Bringing back the Beaver

Beavers were hunted to extinction in the Middle Ages; now there are plans to return them to Wales. Supporters say they will bring many benefits, but others remain unconvinced.

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Mon 16 Oct 2017 18:30

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Eye on Wales goes on the hunt for signs of a shy, nocturnal animal not seen in the wilds of Wales for centuries.

Beavers were hunted to extinction in the Middle Ages.听They鈥檙e now back in Scotland and England and there are plans to return them to Wales too.

Supporters听believe they will bring benefits, both environmental and economic.听But there are people听in the countryside who remain to be convinced.

In the first of a new series, Kayley Thomas speaks to those听behind听plans to return听the beaver听to Wales and to those who wonder where that could听lead.

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  • Sun 15 Oct 2017 18:30
  • Mon 16 Oct 2017 18:30

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