On Wednesday 14th May, RSPB Bromley are hosting a talk on the Urban Beaver Project, from Citizen Zoo. The project aims to return beavers to London’s waterways after centuries of persecution. Find out how and why they’re doing it, and hear about the positive effects they’ve seen so far – you don’t need to be a member to attend.
The details:
14 May
United Reform Church, Widmore Road, Bromley. BR1 1RY
Doors open at 6:45pm for 7pm start
Ends at 9pm
Price: £4
For more information, contact:
• bromleyrspb@gmail.com
• Facebook.com/rspbbromley
Citizen Zoo says that after centuries of persecution by humans, beaver numbers are on the rise again right across Europe and North America. While the majority of these are in rural settings, this incredible species is also bouncing back in towns and cities. Since reintroducing beavers to Ealing, they’ve documented benefits including:
- A huge array of other wildlife is now supported by the wetlands the beavers are creating
- Reduced flooding in areas which were previously a hotspot for flooding in periods of heavy rainfall.
- An increase in community cohesion and reduction in anti-social behaviour recorded on site.
It’s an exciting project! Pop along next Wednesday to find out more.
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