Gerhard Schwab
2025
Born in 1961, Gerhard studied biology in Regensburg, then Wildlife Management at Colorado State University, finishing with a Master of Science in ‘88. Initially he worked on the project “Beavers in Bavaria”, and then as beaver manager for Southern Bavaria. Over the years he has educated 600 local ‘beaver consultants’ for Bavaria, & 300 more in other countries, as well as undertaking the organisation & realization of the export of 1,000+ beavers for numerous reintroductions in other countries.
My Sessions
Are you Beaver-ready? How beavers can boost your farm resilience
Craig Bennett
Hilary McGrady
Richard Allan
Dr Angelika von Heimendahl
Gerhard Schwab
Panellists will discuss how beavers’ return can promote the resilience of farm businesses, from securing management payments, to supporting drought resilience to delivering nature recovery with its related tourism opportunities. Hear from speakers who have beavers on their land – both intentionally and unintentionally, and those who work with them to support beavers and the […]