Beavers as urban flood engineers reshape London's wetlands

Beavers reintroduced to West London in 2023 dammed a creek to create wetlands that absorb heavy rainfall, reducing flooding at Greenford Tube and boosting urban biodiversity; part of Britain’s broader beaver reintroduction effort to restore wetlands and adapt to a wetter climate, a trend that also meets some farmer concerns over land and water management, with licensing and relocation helping manage conflicts.