BEAVERS
The highlights from Year 1 (2019-20) Year 2 (2020-21) and Year 3 (2021-22) are listed below.
Year 1 Highlights
This paper provides background research required to develop a beaver inventory and mapping program to support the wetland restoration project, and assess options to mitigate beaver obstructions. Information in this report includes an introduction to beavers, beaver habitat requirements, methodologies for determining beaver populations, information on setting up wildlife cameras to gain a deeper understanding of the local beaver populations, and how to mitigate beaver obstructions.
Year 2 Highlights
The Beaver Habitat Assessment Project is a three-year sub-project of Kootenay Connect in the Bonanza Biodiversity Corridor. The objective of the Beaver Mapping and Assessment Project is to inventory and map all wetlands and structures, identifying lodges and estimating occupied and unoccupied beaver habitats in the Bonanza Corridor to develop a plan for beaver restoration where appropriate. The project will also lead to an incorporation of current and historic beaver use in the wetland enhancement projects.
Year 3 Highlights
The objective of the Beaver Mapping and Assessment Project was to “inventory and map all wetlands and structures, identifying lodges and estimating occupied and unoccupied beaver habitats in the Bonanza Corridor to develop a plan for beaver restoration where appropriate.” The project also led to an incorporation of current and historic beaver use in the wetland enhancement projects.