Matt Butcher

Our Fisheries Enforcement Officers conducted joint patrols with @EssexPoliceUK and @AnglingTrust volunteer bailiffs. Out of the 70 Anglers checked, 13 were reported for not having rod licenses. Please report any illegal fishing to our 24/7 incident hotline at 0800 807060.

@spainsestate @EnvAgencyAnglia Only the best quality gear, I’ll have you know! 👀

We have been at @spainsestate to see an additional 4 beavers be released as part of a partnership project that begun in 2019. The beavers help with flood risk, drought and more. Read more: spainshallestate.co.uk/new-beavers-re… Pic credit: Simn Hurwitz #Essex

It was great to grab some aerial shots this week with @EnvAgencyAnglia colleagues of the release site in one of the new #beaver enclosures at @spainsestate. Really looking forward to how this scene will change in the coming months and years. #wetland #nfm #nature

Four years ago the first #beavers were released into their enclosure at @spainsestate. The results were so positive, a broad range of partners joined and allowed us to scale up from 4 hectares to a staggering 40 hectares. Here is one of today's new arrivals.

It was a great way to spend one of our Environmental Outcome Days. We have two each year to help with environmental projects in the local community. I ached a bit for a couple of days after this one! 👀

@MattButcherEA A wise decision - I remember you helping with a sensor install and knitting with 60m of cable 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣

An amazing piece of equipment that allows us to safely carry out maintenance on tricky slopes. I would love to have a go, but sensibly I am kept well away from things like this! #LeaveItToTheExperts 😎

Today I made the trip from #Essex to the #Bure catchment in #Norfolk. I was there to help a colleague capture some video to share from a #wetland and #river improvement project she has worked on with @East_England_NT. More info soon!

We need the rain, just not when we are standing in a muddy field! 🤣

After a progress meeting at @spainsestate looking at the new beaver enclosures, a great opportunity to revist the original #EssexBeavers site with @AnglianWater @ESWH2O funding #partners

Don’t let flooding catch you out! Prepare in advance to keep yourself and others safe. Read more: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/plan-ahead-for… #PrepareActSurvive #FloodActionWeek

It was great to be on site today with Chris from @GroundControlGC and two of our super-keen apprentices, Amy and Marbel. We are planning to create a small #wetland and restore hedging as a part of the broader work Chris is leading at #Wethersfield 👍

@jens_thread They are a bit elusive unless you hang around for a few hours after dark, and even then no guarantee. I can confirm from experience it can just be a slightly creepy, lonely evening in the woods! 👀

My favourite action shot from @spainsestate yesterday. Once the posts are in, the contractors can place & fix several of these 100m lengths of fencing per day. About 5000m in total to keep the latest #EssexBeavers in their new home in a few months! Great #partnership project. 👍

@Al__S We have seen no evidence of this in the initial pilot site, and in fact the habitat the beavers create should massively enhance biodiverstiy and help wildlife.

@spainsestate I think you need to have a word with the photographer!

Not my best look, but it was great to be out on site today to see the great work being done!