Dam Engineers | The Beavers of Holnicote

Exmoor National Park and the Holnicote estate is known for its rolling hills, green pastures and flowing rivers, but these natural features also pose an ecological threat. 

To engineer a solution, our area rangers have sought the help of a rather mischievous workforce of Beavers.

Once hunted to extinction, Beavers have now been reintroduced into Britain's Habitats to play a vital role in protecting our environment.

Production
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Sean Douglas
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

Discover more
For more information about Holnicote please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/countryside-woodland/explore-holnicote-estate

To experience a virtual tour of the Beaver enclosure please visit:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/virtual-visit/virtual-tour-of-holnicote-beaver-enclosure

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