It seems that the distribution area of the beaver in the east of the country is expanding, especially along the major rivers. The beaver has been moving eastward for a few years. Interrogation reports show that beavers have already reached the Achterhoek, reports the Nature Today site.
Around 1826 the beaver was extinct in our country. Since 1988 they have been deported in a few places, such as the Gelderse Poort and the Hunzedal. From these populations the animal spreads steadily to the east, as can be seen from the spores.
In 2016 two young beavers were observed in the Schipbeek, a tributary of the IJssel. Since then, the spread has been closely monitored, according to the nature website.
In January of this year, for the first time, bevervraat is reported along the Schipbeek at Diepenheim. This shows that the beaver has crossed the Twente Canal and has reached the Achterhoek.
Nature Today also writes that traces have now been found at Wichmond. There is a chance that the animal will reach the Buurserbeek via the upper course of the Schipbeek and thus also establishes itself in Twente.
