FAQ: Can I come and see the beavers?
Visitors are welcome to explore the site of the Scottish Beaver Trial in Knapdale Forest. A ‘Beaver Detective Trial’ has now been established around one of the lochs where the activities of its resident beaver family are most visible. Signs of beaver activity including felled and regenerating trees, stripped branches and a beaver dam, can now all be spotted as part of a family friendly day out. At the beginning of the Trail further information about the project can be found at the Barnluasgan Information Centre. If you visit in the early morning or early evening, you may even get to see a beaver!
Whilst we do encourage visitors to the site, the Scottish Beaver Trial is first and foremost a scientific study. The aim of the project is to explore how beavers cope naturally in the Scottish environment – and to learn more about natural beaver behavior. To help our studies, we ask you to follow the marked Beaver Detective Trail and keep a respectful distance from the animals. Once disturbed, beavers return to the lodges and hide away.
We have received many visitors to the site already and we hope to see many more people visiting throughout the rest of the project.
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