Policy paper

Beavers: protection and management

This paper outlines the laws protecting Eurasian beavers and their habitats and the steps to follow when managing Eurasian beavers in England.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England

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From 1 October 2022 Eurasian beavers in England are a European protected species. This means that new legislation will give them extra protection.

This paper outlines the:

  • steps that should be followed when managing beavers
  • legislation protecting beavers and the environment

Guidance is available on how to manage beavers and when you need a licence.

Updates to this page

Published 2 September 2022

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