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We offer a collection of resources to help deepen your understanding of beavers and their impacts. Check out our library to learn more.
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In our Library, you will find reports, practical documents, videos and project links from around the world. These materials provide both general background information and specific insights into management approaches, ecological benefits, and ongoing projects.
Other sources
If you're interested in diving deeper into the science, policy, or practical management of beavers, the following websites offer extensive resources, from academic studies to field guides and management tools.
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United Kingdom
Beaver Trust scientific database
Curated collection of scientific studies on beavers from the UK, Europe, and North America. Searchable by topic.
Wild trout Trust
Beaver resource hub with reports, articles, and fact sheets on beaver impacts, especially in relation to river ecology and fish habitats.
Beaver Management
Practical management guidance for working with beavers in the landscape: mitigation, policy, best practices. Made by the Devon Wildlife Trust and the Beaver Trust
The Netherlands
Kenniscentrum bever
Dutch beaver knowledge center with resources on ecology, conflict resolution, and fieldwork.
Belgium
Natuurpunt
Belgian website with information and resources about the beaver in Belgium.
Germany
Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BFN)
German website on the biology, distribution, habitat, behavior, threats, and ecological importance of the beaver in Germany.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern
German website that offers accessible information on the Eurasian beaver in Bavaria, including its ecology, benefits, conflicts, and coexistence strategies.
France
Office français de la biodiversité (OFB)
Provides a detailed species fact sheet including the biology, distribution, conservation status, threats, and legal framework of the Eurasian beaver in France.
Resources on the North American beaver
Beaver Institute
Extensive beaver library with scientific articles, reports, and educational materials.
The Beaver Lodge
Research and resource list that links to numerous North American beaver-related projects, citizen science initiatives, and academic papers. This is private website of a photographer.