 It is hoped that the new enclosures, which are both 10 times the size of that constructed in 2019, will allow the beavers to help weather the changes brought on by climate change. The animals are well known for building dams, which slow river flows and redirect them into new channels and wetlands. Earlier this year dam work by Woody and Willow slowed the release of retained water, which protected local wildlife during a period of drought as Britain basked in record temperatures. Two new beaver enclosures are to be built near to Jamie Oliver's property in a bid to help reduce the effects of climate change in the immediate area (Image: PA) Archie Ruggles-Brise, Spains Hall Estate manager, told the publication: "The chance to bring more natural engineering skills to the estate is beyond exciting. "Since 2019 we've seen what beavers can do to reduce flood risk, increase drought resilience, clean water and create year-round habitat for wildlife. Now, thanks to the incredible support of our partners, we can supersize these benefits. Jamie Oliver has welcomed the animals to his country estate (Image: Paul Stuart) "With a massive new area to work in the beavers will help make the Finchingfield area more able to weather){kind=link}
It is hoped the introduction of two new families of beavers at Jamie Oliver’s country estate will help alleviate problems brought on by climate change
Jamie Oliver is set to welcome two families of beavers to his Essex country estate in a bid solve local flooding issues.
The celebrity chef, who resides with his family in an Elizabethan manor house in Finchingfield, already has a pair of the semiaquatic rodents – which were introduced onto the Spains Hall Estate shortly after they moved in three years ago.
The Eurasian breed pair, affectionately known as Woody and Willow, have since had two babies.
Now, a £350,000 project is underway to create two new 50-acre enclosures that will see two new beaver families introduced at Finchingfield Brook in the new year, reports MailOnline.