FAQ: What impact will the beavers have in the forest in Knapdale?
The purpose of the trial is to assess what impact the beavers will have in the forest of Knapdale – indeed this is an integral component of the trial's outputs. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is the independent body tasked with co-ordinating the scientific monitoring of the trial.
Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) is the host partner of the Scottish Beaver Trial and believes that Knapdale Forest is an ideal location to carry out the project as it covers a range of important habitats and biodiversity. The trial area is also in the heart of a forest which produces timber and provides recreational facilities for people, making it a suitable place to explore how beavers co-exist with forestry operations and the environment.
The summary outputs of the scientific monitoring are released on the SNH website as they become available from the various Independent Monitoring Partners. Visit SNH online now to find out more.
