Natural Trust

About Natural Trust

Beaver Trust is a UK-based nature restoration charity established in September 2019 to reintroduce beavers for landscape regeneration. The organization was co-founded by a group of conservationists, including Chris Jones, a farmer and beaver expert from Cornwall. The charity operates with the vision of creating thriving waterways where beavers are a vital part of a biodiverse landscape, some 400 years after they were hunted to extinction in Britain. The organization's business model is that of a non-profit, relying on income from charitable activities, donations, and grants from foundations and corporate partners. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the charity reported a total income of £892,311. Beaver Trust collaborates with government bodies, NGOs, community groups, and landowners to shape policy and share best practices for beaver reintroduction and management. Its clients include landowners, conservation organizations, and governmental agencies seeking expertise in beaver-related projects. Beaver Trust provides a range of science-led restoration services. These include habitat feasibility assessments, beaver translocation and population surveys, and bespoke training on beaver ecology, mitigation techniques, and monitoring. The charity is instrumental in supporting beaver reintroduction projects, such as the UK's first urban beaver reintroduction in London in October 2023. It also engages in public education, offering resources for schools and community outreach to promote coexistence with beavers. Furthermore, the trust contributes to scientific research, such as studying the interaction between beavers and migratory fish populations, to ensure ecological benefits are realized while protecting endangered species.