COULD beavers play a part in helping south Warwickshire fight back against flooding? “The strategy looks to help prepare for the return of beavers to Warwickshire. “However, due to the connected nature of Warwickshire it is difficult to predict the rate of beaver dispersal from neighbouring areas. “So regardless of whether beavers are released in the county they may colonise from other areas in the coming years. Whereas the return of otters to the Stratford area has caused concern about their potential to attack wildlife, beavers are herbivores.