Waters of Life

Waters of Life

Fighting for Scotland's Beavers

About the Ebook

'From the moment that these waters were given back their beavers, I knew that I would never wish to return to the time when they were without them . . .'

In November 2021, in a major moment in Scotland's history, a family of beavers was spared a death sentence and relocated to a Perthshire farm. Their arrival at Argaty, Tom Bowser's home, paved the way for a new era in human–beaver relations.

In this deeply personal account, Tom tells of his attempts to save these incredible animals, of the support and opposition received and of the unimaginable gains that beavers ultimately brought to his home. He also explores the wider themes of rewilding and nature conservation in Scotland, meeting some of the leading lights of this exciting movement, highlighting the work they do, the challenges they face and showing why ecological restoration is so important for the future of our planet.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Discover 'From the moment that these waters were given back their beavers, I knew that I would never wish to return to the time when they were without them
• Explore ' In November 2021, in a major moment in Scotland's history, a family of beavers was spared a death sentence and relocated to a Perthshire farm
• Gain expertise in Argaty and Wildlife
• Learn from proven expertise and experience

Reviews

• 'Beautifully written and deeply personal — offers a vital insight into the frustrations, politics and hopes behind Scotland's beaver reintroduction efforts' - Scotland: The Big Picture
• 'An unvarnished and persuasive journal of the impact beavers have had on Bowser's land and on him' - The Herald 
• 'An emotive and raw account of the author's experience of being the first landowner in Scotland to legally relocate beavers' - The Scotsman
• 'In a time of climate crisis and biodiversity loss, the beavers of Argaty offer proof that healing the land is still possible' - Dundee Courier
• 'Waters of Life deserves to be read by all who have a passion and commitment to nature's survival' - Derek Gow, author of Bringing Back the Beaver 'A captivating tale of successful nature conservation in Scotland' - Sunday Post

Book of the Month - Birdwatching Magazine

About the Author

Tom Bowser grew up on his parents’ Perthshire farm. After university he worked as a teacher and then as a journalist before returning to Argaty in 2009. In 2017 he took over the running of the conservation project Argaty Red Kites, and in 2018 launched the Argaty Red Squirrels project.

Publication Details

ISBN (EPUB): 9781788857710
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Pages: 272
Format: Ebook (EPUB)
Publisher: Birlinn

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