Beavers may help combat effects of climate change [View All]

[Kaleva]

Read an article where it was discussed that transplanting beavers in regions they once habitated may have a beneficial effect on reducing the effects of drought.

"Climate models predict the incidence of drought in parts of North America will increase in frequency and length over the next 100 years, and beaver will likely play an important role in maintaining open water and mitigating the impact, Hood said. The infilling and drainage of wetlands has increased to make way for urban and industrial expansion, and beaver colonies are being removed both inside and outside of protected areas, which means a continued loss of water resources, Hood noted."

"The role of beaver in sustaining open water is critical for several reasons. Flooding caused by beaver dams provides habitat and water resources used by land animals and amphibians, and even provides water for livestock. It can also recharge groundwater reserves."

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080220130511.htm


The Lands Council-The Beaver Solution

http://www.landscouncil.org/beaversolution/recently_added_documents.asp