Beavers used to be an integral part of the UK landscape but they were pushed to extinction over 400 years ago, hunted for their meat, oils and fur. With the loss of this species came the loss of balance and ultimately a less resilient environment. Restoring beavers helps with UK climate change and biodiversity.
Up Next in Geography: Ages 14-16
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High Water Common Ground
As severe floods become more common communities and researchers around Britain are exploring ways to work with rather than against nature to manage flood waters
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Belo Monte: After the Flood
A gripping account of the Belo Monte dam and how a trial was made possible following extensive flooding of the dam's main reservoir. The culture and lives of the indigenous population are changed forever, with no return. Whilst engineers at Norte Energia celebrated the test as a success.
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The Evolution of Madagascar
Explores the island's remarkable ecosystems, how they came to be and how they are today. The forest may have all but disappeared, but the will to save what is left grows stronger by the day
