Beavers Across Britain

At this pivotal moment for beaver restoration, Beavers Across Britain 2026 – Science, Practice and Policy will bring together over 400 delegates to establish an ambitious vision for wild beaver restoration in Scotland, England and Wales, uniting science, skills and ambition for large-scale restoration and presence normalisation – everything you need to know to support beavers’ return to our rivers.

Science

Science underpins every aspect of beaver restoration. Discover the latest research from leading scientists on beaver ecology and their role in shaping resilient landscapes.

Practice

Explore management techniques, practical skills, tools and case studies through both skills-building workshops and talks from leading beaver practitioners – and how you can apply them in your own context.

Policy

Policy is the bridge between ambition and action. Hear directly from policymakers, advisors and practitioners on what’s working, what’s changing and what is needed next to support beaver populations at scale.

What to expect

By exploring ecological, social and policy dimensions, the conference aims to build confidence, create stronger links and partnerships across the beaver community and increase knowledge sharing to accelerate restoration and secure a sustainable future for beavers.

  • Keynotes from leading experts
  • 20+ workshops, panels with land managers and ecologists
  • Networking with 400+ delegates.

Event dates

Day 1- 20 May

Day 1 explores coexistence, restoration, and management of beavers through keynotes, expert talks, practical workshops, and breakout sessions, fostering collaboration across science, policy, conservation, and community engagement.

  • Opening keynote on the future of beaver coexistence in Britain.

  • Expert talks on restoration projects, forestry vision, and urban beaver innovation.

  • Practical workshops covering management, licensing, mapping tools, and community engagement.

  • Breakout sessions on technology, biodiversity, genetics, monitoring, and national projects.

  • Closing keynote followed by wrap-up and networking evening dinner

Day 2 – 21 May

Day 2 focuses on strategy, health, evidence, policy, and future planning for beavers, with leading experts delivering talks, technical workshops, and breakout sessions on biodiversity, wetlands, translocation, and long-term management.

  • Opening keynote on strategy development for beavers in Scotland.

  • Scientific talks on translocation, fish impacts, disease surveillance, and carbon considerations.

  • Workshops on consultation, woodland creation, beaver health, green finance, and long-term monitoring.

  • Breakout sessions on biodiversity, wetlands research, pollinators, schools engagement, and scientific screening.

  • Closing keynote and conference wrap-up.

Book your tickets

£250.00

2 day pass

Experience the conference in full. Includes access to both days of sessions, plus the Day 1 evening dinner.

£150.00

Day 1 pass

Gain full access to all Day 1 conference sessions, panels, and activities, followed by an exclusive evening dinner.

£100.00

Day 2 pass

Day 2 of the conference with full access to sessions. This pass does not include entry to the Day 1 evening dinner..

Our supporters

Beaver Conference 2023

Beaver Trust was delighted to collaborate with the University of Exeter and Devon Wildlife Trust to share state-of-the-art understanding from research, policy and practitioner experience of beaver restoration over three days at the University of Exeter campus and a number of beaver sites around Devon.

View the Restoring Beavers to the British Landscape report, research posters and find out more about our previous conference.