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.

Host: Kate Martin

Producer: Sean Douglas

Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

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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