
1 

(1) This Order may be cited as the Beavers (England) Order 2022 and comes into force on 1st October 2022.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales and applies to England only.
2 
In Schedule 2 (European Protected Species of animals) to the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, after the entry for “Bats, Typical (all species)” insert—“
Beaver, Eurasian Castor fiber”.
3 

(1) Schedule 9 (animals and plants to which section 14 applies) to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is amended as follows.
(2) In Part 1A (native animals), before the entry for “Capercaillie” insert—“
Beaver, Eurasian Castor fiber”.
(3) In Part 1B (animals no longer normally present), omit—“
Beaver, Eurasian Castor fiber”.
George Eustice
Secretary of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
21st July 2022