The Reintroduction Of Beavers In Nottingham 0 March 6, 2021 15:51 by Matthew Bird Daria Paterek Since the government announced a five-year trial to reintroduce beavers into the wild, more areas within England have been getting involved. Almost 400 years after beaver extinction in the UK, the government has realised the advantages of beavers within our ecosystem and committed plans to reintroduce them. In the 16th century, beavers became extinct in the UK due to hunting for their fur, meat, and glands. Recently, beavers were successfully reintroduced in parts of Scotland. As local and national governments realise the beneficial environmental effects of beavers, they are now also being reintroduced to areas of England, including Somerset, Cumbria, and Norfolk.