Could beavers hold key to tackling major UK environmental issue?

These adorable creatures could help keep some ecosystems healthy (Picture: Getty Images/500px)

Beavers may be able to help the fight against one of the UK’s most pressing environmental issues, a new study has shown.

The research, carried out by Liverpool University between 2020 to 2024, found that beavers were able to keep water levels consistent during the 2022 drought – making areas more resistant to hotter and drier conditions.

Carried out in partnership with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, the study looked at the impact of the Cheshire Beaver Project which reintroduced beavers into the main inflow to Hatch Mere in Frodsham in 2020.

Dr Melanie Baker, the author of the research, said: ‘The site r...