How beavers are protecting a West London town from flooding
Summary
A family of beavers was released near Greenford in West London in October 2023 to help prevent flooding in the area. The beavers built dams and ponds that slow down water flow, reducing flooding near Greenford Station and creating new habitats for wildlife.Key Facts
- Five Eurasian beavers were introduced to West London after about 400 years without them.
- The beavers live in a public, fenced wetland area near a shopping mall and transport links.
- Beavers built seven dams and three ponds by July, which hold water and release it slowly.
- Local authorities had planned costly engineering work to control flooding before the beavers’ work.
- By the second winter, there was no flooding downstream of the beaver wetland.
- The beavers built a lodge about 6 feet tall with an underwater entrance.
- Their activities support other wildlife like beetles, woodpeckers, and bats by creating habitats.
- The beavers, named Willow and Woody, have successfully bred for three years in a row.
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