Beaver population is nothingtocelebrate

I read with interest the PA article on beavers, in the city of Perth, and other articles admiring the beaver population around the River Tay.

In all the correspondence there appears to be no reference to the damage that these animals create, or who will pay for the damage caused.

They talk of the beavers having colonised Moncrieffe Island as if this is beneficial to the island.

Moncrieffe Island is an attractive sight for Perth people who look from the other side of Tay Street, with it’s avenue of mature tress along the river front.

How long will this be the case once, the beavers decide to cut them down?

It seems strange that tree cutting by humans, in ordinary planning situations, is strictly controlled, and yet beavers can be introduced knowing that the end result will be catastrophic, and is welcomed.

Who is going to remove all these fallen trees from the river?

Also, part of the solution approved to combat the shortage of salmon in the river is that trees should be planted along the riverside to provide shade to cool the water for young salmon to survive, and yet this now appears to be just supplying fresh food for these beavers.

Ted Eadie

President, Perth and District Anglers Association

I am researching the history of Pitlochry Angling Club.

I am trying to confirm the formation of the club on May 2, 1884, which was reported in the angling section of the Perthshire Advertiser.

Any help in this matter would be gratefully received - 01796 472484. Ron Harriman

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