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Jul 28 2023 Shoring up beaver protection in nod to their ‘ecological benefit’
A new policy encourages landowners and agencies dealing with beaver damage to seek solutions before seeking permission from the state to kill the animals. -
Jul 03 2021 How the Eager Beaver Helps Protect the Planet
When we protect natural places and conserve the wildlife that makes them function, we protect the very life support systems we depend on. When we make the space for beavers to thrive, these wetland engineers support biodiversity, defend the landscape from fire and drought, and even promote carbon sequestration. With all that we’re learning about the diverse benefits of beavers, it’s clear we need to start working with—rather than against—these stewards of healthy waterways.