Appendix 12 – Nethy Bridge and Vicinity Community Council response

This document contains the Nethy Bridge and Vicinity Community Council's response to the proposed reintroduction of beavers. While acknowledging potential benefits like improved habitat and reduced flooding, the council expresses concerns about negative impacts. They worry about the effect on flood defenses on the River Spey and the local farming community. They also highlight the potential harm to paths, sewage treatment facilities, playing fields (including the Abernethy Highland Games), and the B970 road if water levels rise and suggest a more detailed survey to identify unsuitable areas for beavers, to allow easier mitigation of any negative effects.