HBCF recently decided to terminate our habitat compensation program. We want to share the reasons why, because we believe that we learn as much (or more) from ‘failures’ as we do from our successes. Ultimately, we struggled with two main…
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One of the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund’s long-term goals is to build capacity by training others in the Mid-Atlantic region in flow device design and installation. Thanks to the Joseph Robert Foundation, HBCF has scholarship funding available for BeaverCorps applicants in…
It sounds counterintuitive, yes. First, a quick refresher: Beavers do not build dams to protect our towns and cities from flooding. They do so to create ponds that are deep enough to keep themselves and their families safe from predators…
BeaverCorps Wetland Professionals is a program offered by Beaver Institute, a national nonprofit working to empower "individuals and organizations to succeed in beaver management, coexistence, communication, education, and scientific research." Participants learn innovative beaver management techniques that have been used…
Read More Be a Beaver Hero in the Mid-Atlantic: BeaverCorps Program Information
We're also book lovers here at HBCF... Check out the lists below for our favorite, highly recommended reads about beavs. There's something for all ages! BeavReads for AdultsDownload BeavReads for KiddosDownload Bubbles with Books artwork by Craig Stewart (@craig_a_stewart)
Yes...a conference all about beavers! Where: Boulder, CO (University of Colorado campus) When: October 20-23, 2024 Registration is NOW OPEN! BeaverCON is a biennial, international conference during which "professionals, researchers, practitioners, and the general public gather to learn and exchange…
The Beaver Institute’s National Education Working Group, formed by a team of volunteer outreach experts and beaver enthusiasts from around the United States, created the Beaver Educator Resource Library (BERL) to serve as a “one stop shop” for those looking…
For about one in every eight inquiries we get at HBCF, instead of reporting a ‘beaver problem’ someone says: “I don’t have beavers but I want them! What can I do?” Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee that beavers…
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How to fence trees: Fence individual trees using 14 gauge welded wire, 4 ft tall, with 2-inch x 4-inch mesh.Beavers can chew through a weaker gauge, and we recommend the height because heavy snow can raise a beaver’s chewing surface.…
Crystal DiMiceli is HBCF director Alison Zak's colleague, fellow EWCLer (graduate of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders fellowship), and host of the wonderful Forces for Nature podcast. She recently interviewed Alison for her show that "celebrates people who are doing…
Read More New Podcast: The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak
