Reintroduction of Beavers Can Be Beneficial to the Environment, According to Scottish Study

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By Yale Environment 360Feb 17, 2016, 12:12 pm75 pts
The reintroduction of beavers to Scotland has proven beneficial to the environment, according to a new study by researchers at the Beavers have been reintroduced to Scotland University of Stirling. Beaver dams increased the retention of organic matter by as much as seven times, and the level of aquatic plant…

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