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A Feasibility Study to Assess the Plausibility of Reintroducing the American Beaver Back on the University of Idaho Experimental Forest Item Info

The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of reintroducing beaver, Caster canadensis, back onto the Experimental Forest and to suggest ways to improve the probability of a successful introduction. The absence of heavy beaver activity in these drainages over the years could explain why succession has been allowed to progress to later stages. Evergreens have established themselves along major portions of the streams blocking sunlight needed by the less shade tolerant hardwood species. In limited areas where evergreen density was low and suitable hardwood speceis were found fresh beaver activity was also found. Evidence of past beaver activity throughout some of the streams, even in areas with substantial evergreen growth, helps suggest that succession has occurred in areas that once supported beaver populations, but now are unable to support such populations.

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A Feasibility Study to Assess the Plausibility of Reintroducing the American Beaver Back on the University of Idaho Experimental Forest
Creator:
Scott, Jason A.
Date Created:
1997-05-16
Description:
The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of reintroducing beaver, Caster canadensis, back onto the Experimental Forest and to suggest ways to improve the probability of a successful introduction. The absence of heavy beaver activity in these drainages over the years could explain why succession has been allowed to progress to later stages. Evergreens have established themselves along major portions of the streams blocking sunlight needed by the less shade tolerant hardwood species. In limited areas where evergreen density was low and suitable hardwood speceis were found fresh beaver activity was also found. Evidence of past beaver activity throughout some of the streams, even in areas with substantial evergreen growth, helps suggest that succession has occurred in areas that once supported beaver populations, but now are unable to support such populations.
Document Type:
Research Article
Subjects:
American beaver caster canadensis reintroduction beaver habitat wildlife biology
UIEF Unit:
Flat Creek Big Meadow Creek West Hatter Creek East Hatter Creek
Location:
UIEF; Flat Creek; Big Meadow Creek; West Hatter Creek; East Hatter Creek
Latitude:
46.869607
Longitude:
-116.733856
Department:
Department of Wildlife
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text
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