Annegret Larsen

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March 18, 2026

Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much

Joshua Larsen, University of Birmingham; Annegret Larsen, Wageningen University, and Lukas Hallberg, University of Birmingham

As beavers reshape rivers, wetlands become a natural storage system for carbon.

The potential role of beavers in safeguarding against climate change risks has become an interesting point of discussion. RudiErnst/Shutterstock

September 26, 2022

Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people

Joshua Larsen, University of Birmingham; Annegret Larsen, Wageningen University, and Matthew Dennis, University of Manchester

The role of beavers in safeguarding against our heating climate has become an interesting point of discussion. But just how important remains subject to debate.

The Eurasian beaver is being introduced back into UK landscapes. Max Pixel

September 9, 2021

Beavers are back: here’s what this might mean for the UK’s wild spaces

Joshua Larsen, University of Birmingham and Annegret Larsen, Wageningen University

Wild beaver populations have the potential to significantly alter our landscapes, affecting biodiversity, water quality and pollution.

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Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much

Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people

Beavers are back: here’s what this might mean for the UK’s wild spaces

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