Beaver swimming with its head just above the water © Russell Savory
Beaver Ecology and Field Signs
Kingcombe Visitor Centre ,
Kingcombe Visitor Centre, Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, , Dorchester , Dorset, DT2 0EQ Event details
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Take a trip to the Dorset Beaver Project site and explore the incredible wetland habitat created by these remarkable creatures. Beavers are mostly nocturnal, but we hope to catch a glimpse of them during our evening visit.
Steve has worked in conservation for over 20 years, including the last 17 with Dorset Wildlife Trust. As the dedicated Beaver Project Officer, he will guide you through the amazing work happening here in the heart of West Dorset.
In February 2021, a pair of Eurasian beavers was released into an enclosed site in West Dorset. The day begins with a classroom-based session on beaver ecology and field signs, before heading from the Kingcombe Visitor Centre to the project site. Here, you will experience firsthand the transformation of this unique habitat. Dorset Wildlife Trust works closely with partner organisations to monitor the beavers and their impact on the area. Steve will show you the changes to the site, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn about their effects on hydrology and biodiversity.
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Day Course: £75.All money raised helps to support the vital conservation work of Dorset Wildlife Trust, protecting wildlife now and for future generations to come.