Today’s a big day – beavers are officially recognised as a native and protected species in England! Beavers are brilliant natural engineers and amazing at restoring wetlands – it is vital they are protected! wildlifetrusts.org/news/historic-… (1/5)

However, we’re VERY worried that last week’s UK Government announcements mean that beavers’ new legal status could now be reviewed – alongside all the other vital laws which protect nature. wildlifetrusts.org/get-involved/o… (2/5)

The new Brexit Freedoms Bill could sweep away environmental regulations that protect wildlife and wild places. Beavers and other wildlife are protected by the Habitat Regulations, which originated in EU law – all of which are going to be reviewed by the end of 2023 (3/5)

We have led the work to bring back beavers for decades. @Scottish Wildlife Trust brought the first wild beavers back to the UK. Later, @Devon Wildlife Trust worked with communities along the river to demonstrate how people and beavers can thrive together (4/5)

Many Wildlife Trusts have released beavers in enclosures in recent years, building knowledge and expertise to support their recolonisation across Great Britain wildlifetrusts.org/saving-species… (5/5)