FAQ: How was the Trial managed?
The Scottish Beaver Trial was a partnership project between Scottish Wildlife Trust and The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, with Forestry Commission Scotland as a host partner. The project was managed through a project steering group and various other working groups that were responsible for different aspects of the Trial, from field work through to communications. Click here to see the Scottish Beaver Trial management structure.
Scottish Natural Heritage chaired the independent Research and Monitoring Coordination Group who advised and authorized all scientific monitoring projects associated with the Trial.
A Project Manager coordinated the implementation of the Trial programme. A Field Operations Manager oversaw all operations involving field work at the Trial, beaver welfare and management, and was assisted on the ground by a Field Officer. An Education Ranger engaged with schools and community groups through the delivery of formal and informal education initiatives. Click here to meet the Team.
There was also a Local Stakeholder Forum chaired by Argyll and Bute Council and ensured that views of local stakeholders were fed into the decision-making process for the Trial. Click here to read minutes from the Local Stakeholder Forum meetings.
More FAQ's - About the Scottish Beaver Trial
- Why reintroduce the beaver to Scotland?
- How do we know that beavers were once in Scotland?
- What was the purpose and aims of the beaver trial?
- How long was the Scottish Beaver Trial?
- Where did the beavers come from?
- How many beavers were released and what has happened to them?
- How were the animals transported to the site?
- During the quarantine period, what were the beavers tested for and what were the results?
- How was the Trial managed?
- What was the role of Scottish Natural Heritage?
- How much did the project cost and where did the money come from?
- What were the benefits to the local population?
- What is the European experience of beaver reintroductions?
- What happens at the end of the trial?
- What are the success criteria for the trial?
- How can you help?
- What else is happening with beavers in the UK?
