Country diary: I walk through beaver country, hoping against hope
Otterford, Somerset: I glimpse a swirl of water in the river and there it is – a real-life beaver, full of wild and wonderful purpose
A European beaver. ‘These creatures have engineered an entire biosphere, and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever encountered: an English mangrove, a Dorset rainforest.’ Photograph: Philip Jones/Alamy
A European beaver. ‘These creatures have engineered an entire biosphere, and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever encountered: an English mangrove, a Dorset rainforest.’ Photograph: Philip Jones/Alamy
Mon 24 May 2021 00.30 EDT
It has been a day of sharp downpours and sudden bursts of sun. Before I set out, I consult a blog called Flip flops or Wellies. Excellent question. The last time I walked around Otterford it was neither, but I don’t quite feel up to barefoot forest bathing today, so wellies it is.
NORTON FITZWARREN 25/21/0012: Demolition of garage and erection of a two-storey extension to the side of 49 Rectory Road, Norton Fitzwarren
NYNEHEAD 26/21/0005: Erection of security fencing and change of use of yard areas for external storage at Unit 6 Poole Industrial Estate, East Nynehead Road, Nynehead
OTTERFORD 29/21/0001: Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of Griggs Farm, Whatley Road, Otterford
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PITMINSTER 30/21/0022: Erection of 1 No. detached bungalow with detached double garage on land adjacent to Matthews Farm, Blagdon Hill Road, Blagdon Hill 30/21/0023: Erection of a detached outbuilding with associated works at Knights Farm, Blagdon Hill Road, Blagdon Hill 30/21/0024/LB: Erection of a detached outbuilding with associated works at Knights Farm, Blagdon Hill Road, Blagdon Hill
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