Wildlife tourism is a rapidly growing sector of the economy. This is recognised by government, tourism and economic development agencies. The reintroduction of a charismatic species such as the beaver which can be watched at dusk and dawn would provide a significant selling point. Evidence from a trial re-introduction in Denmark showed a substantial increase in visitors to the first release site. In Norway, Holland and France guided beaver walks have become an established part of the wildlife tourism industry.
The introduction of beavers into an enclosed Lake on the Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswold Water Park, England, generated world wide publicity and a high level of ongoing interest both from the residents who own properties on the Estate, potential buyers of second homes and the general public. This site is not open to the public but has demonstrated a considerable demand for opportunities to see beavers in the wild.
Beavers are popular with the general public and could afford the development of green-tourist business.

Another economic aspect is the immense potential for beaver activity to deliver a significant economic benefit, in relation to the retention and purification of the national water resource.   The ecology of this species, its requirements and activities are entirely compatible with the incoming EU water framework directive.

Beaver damage in the whole of Bavaria is currently estimated to amount to a couple of hundred thousand euros per year and is easily managed. In stark contrast car insurance companies pay at least 35,000,000 euros annually for collisions with game species.