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.
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.
