Written question WQ94055
- Asked by
- Rhys ab OwenIndependent
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to release beavers into the wild?
Answer
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
My officials are considering a package of proposals following the evidence review undertaken by NRW. This includes exploring the most appropriate options for legally protecting European Beaver in Wales, together with policy and management proposals.