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Hundreds of years after their extinction in these isles, beavers are back. These skilled engineers of the natural world have been introduced at several sites across the UK, with new trials planned. Even as they become established, they are having a dramatic effect on our wild landscapes. Here, leading nature writer Jim Crumley reveals the lifestyle of these intriguing creatures and considers the ecological and economic impact of the beaver reintroductions.

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"Praise for Jim Crumley: ""Jim Crumley is the pre-eminent Scottish nature writer"" - Guardian; ""The best nature writer working in Britain today."" - Los Angeles Times; ""Jim Crumley soars with the eagles ... virtuoso writing."" - BBC Countryfile Magazine; ""Enthralling and often strident."" - Observer; ""Tinglingly readable ... Crumley's distinctive voice carries you with him on his dawn forays and sunset vigils."" - Sir John Lister-Kaye, Herald; ""Conveys the wonder of the natural world ...with honesty and passion"" - Scottish Review of Books"

Praise for Jim Crumley: Jim Crumley is the pre-eminent Scottish nature writer - Guardian; The best nature writer working in Britain today. - Los Angeles Times; Jim Crumley soars with the eagles ... virtuoso writing. - BBC Countryfile Magazine; Enthralling and often strident. - Observer; Tinglingly readable ... Crumley's distinctive voice carries you with him on his dawn forays and sunset vigils. - Sir John Lister-Kaye, Herald; Conveys the wonder of the natural world ...with honesty and passion - Scottish Review of Books

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Jim Crumley is a nature writer, journalist and poet with over 25 books to his name, mostly on the landscape and wildlife of Scotland. As a highly knowledgable and inspiring wildlife expert, he is in high demand as a contributor for TV and radio, as well as publications such as the Scotsman and BBC Wildlife.

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