The LLAIA were informed the morning that despite the objections of the LLAIA and that of many other stakeholders, the RSPB have been granted a licence to translocate beavers from Tayside to their Loch Lomond Reserve which is located on the lower east basin of Loch Lomond. Given the potential impact then this is most unwelcome news and we are currently looking into what further actions can be taken.

Further details concerning this decision can be found by following the links below:

https://www.nature.scot/beaver-release-new-loch-lomond-site-approved

https://www.nature.scot/doc/decision-document-license-application-191317-possession-control-transport-and-release-eurasian-0