Beavers are an important part of the ecosystem, helping to manage wild waterways. Beaver populations were once critically low, but conservation efforts have seen the animals regain their footing in the environment. Beaver ponds provide a host of benefits, both while active and when in disuse. They provide forage and cover, and encourage certain plant life, which is why preservation of the habitat of a beaver is crucial. Moderate human intervention can make a beaver dam pond a diverse, healthy wetland. Beavers were once heavily trapped for their fur, leading to a large decrease in the population. Combined with human habitat destruction, the mammals were once in danger. But they have made a recovery and pose an important factor in healthy waterway management and encouragement of wild species. Beaver habitat hosts a variety of aquatic invertebrates, fish, mammals, and flora. Beaver management can help secure the positive influences gained by […]
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