Heal the Land + Balancing the Scales

• Duration: 55 minutes
• Director: Tom Francome, Hayley Smith
• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 2024
• Rating: (PG)

Join us for an evening of screenings all about beavers, our favourite furry engineers, and their key role in rewilding and land restoration efforts in the UK!

Heal the Land - 25min
Directed by Tom Francome and Hayley Smith
Filmed exclusively on site at Heal Somerset, this 25-minute documentary explores how Heal Rewilding is embarking on an ambitious mission to transform a former, unproductive livestock farm into a resilient haven for wildlife recovery. As the charity enters its second year on the farm in 2024, the film charts its dramatic challenges, makes remarkable discoveries and camera traps reveal some astounding new species arrivals, demonstrating that when you give nature space, it really can begin to bounce back. With England languishing in the bottom 3% of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, the challenge to restore its biodiversity and kickstart nature recovery has never been more urgent. This film offers hope for the positive change the rewilding movement can bring.

Balancing the Scales - 28min
Directed by by Nina Constable
Made by the Beaver Trust
Balancing the Scales is a powerful, visually stunning documentary that captures hope amid environmental uncertainty. Through candid interviews with leading experts, this film unpacks the intricate relationship between beavers and migratory fish – revealing the opportunities beavers create and the unique challenges they introduce in our modern landscapes. Join this journey of discovery to find a balance between realising the ecological benefits of beaver activity and protecting and preserving endangered migratory fish populations.