Beavers are incredibly efficient ecosystem engineers – sometimes too efficient. NWF’s Montana Beaver Conflict Resolution Program works across the state to smooth out conflicts when beaver activities result in blocked culverts and tree chewing. To date, we’ve mitigated 103 human-beaver conflicts by installing cost-effective, non-lethal solutions like fencing trees, and culverts while promoting the ecological benefits of beavers, balancing community needs with beaver and watershed conservation.
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