TWO baby beavers, known as kits, have been born in Wyre Forest.
Their birth comes after a family of two adults and four kits was introduced in 2024 as part of Forestry England’s ongoing beaver project.
Richard Boles, forester for Wyre at Forestry England, said: "Seeing the arrival of these kits is fantastic news and a real sign of the project’s success.
"It shows that the beavers have adapted well to life in Wyre Forest and are benefiting from the rich and varied habitat here.
"This is an important step forward in supporting the recovery of this iconic species and the many environmental benefits they bring."
Wyre Forest is the largest native woodland National Nature Reserve in England and offers an ideal setting for beavers.
The beavers' enclosure provides abundant space, water and woodland, all tailored to meet the needs of their growing family.
Beavers are known as 'ecosystem engineers' because of their ability to shape the environment by building dams and creating wetlands.
Their activities improve water quality, help regulate water flow, support biodiversity and contribute to natural flood management.
Forestry England continues to work alongside Natural England and the Beaver Trust to monitor the beavers and assess their effects on the landscape.
The enclosure has been designed with long-term growth in mind.
While it can support the young beavers as they mature, some may be rehomed in the future to avoid territorial disputes once they become independent.
It is hoped that these kits will eventually be part of broader wild release programmes across the UK.
Their relocation could contribute significantly to ecosystem restoration efforts nationwide.
As the beaver project continues, Forestry England remains committed to studying and supporting the positive ecological changes the beavers are bringing to the Wyre Forest and beyond.
To learn more about the Wyre Forest beaver project, visit the Forestry England website.
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