Lessons Learned: Habitat Compensation Program Challenges
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 issues: We struggled to find applicants that fit within the program criteria. The program was limited…
BeaverCorps Scholarships Available!
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 Maryland and Washington D.C. About BeaverCorps: “The Beaver Institute is proud to offer the first…
How Beavers Cause Floods to Prevent Flood Damage
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 and harsh winter conditions. Sometimes they build one big dam, sometimes a series of smaller…
Be a Beaver Hero in the Mid-Atlantic: BeaverCorps Program Information
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 successfully for many years to resolve human-beaver conflicts. HBCF Director, Alison Zak, completed the training…
Books About Beavers
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! Bubbles with Books artwork by Craig Stewart (@craig_a_stewart)
Learn more about BeaverCON 2024
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 ideas through a formal program of presentations, workshops and other social and educational events. The…
NEW Resource for Educators Available Now!
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 to engage audiences of all ages in beaver-related topics. It will be hosted on the…
How to Make Your Property (More) Attractive to Beavers
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 find their way to a certain property (and relocation is not permitted in our region),…
How to Prevent Tree Damage
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. Depending on tree size, of course, 100 feet of fencing can protect approximately 10 trees.…
New Podcast: The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak
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 great things for animals and the environment.” Here is the description of Episode 69: The…
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