Throw in some wolves and create a brand new set of problems :)
replyThat's the beauty of it. When wintertime rolls around they simply freeze to death.
replywhat's wrong with it not reverting to nature when they pass? people put flowers on loved ones graves.
replyfloods roads, buildings, neighbour's properties.
replythey are very persistent buggers and breed like... rodents
What are the problems actually? That they have improved water retention and soil hydration?
replyThey will continue to breed, expanding territory unless there are predators. When they come across a culvert (or bridge), they will block it, eventually overtopping roads and washing them out.
replyIs there no more demand for beaver pelt and/or meat?
replyI've heard the tail is particularly tasty and easy to skin and cook.
Thanks for the good faith reply. I can see that this would require regular maintenance.
replyIt is interesting that we see our infrastructure as 'valid' or correct, but the work these engineers (beavers) put in as a nuisance. In an ideal world, the benefits to local biodiversity and ecosystem health should be balanced with the cost of relocating roads when necessary.
> They will continue to breed, expanding territory unless there are predators
replyMaybe part of the problem is that humans in North America are largely not hunting beavers anymore?
We're very capable of being the predators that keep animal populations in check, and plenty of people do still hunt, but I don't think I've ever heard of anyone hunting beavers in my life
Busy beaver problem?
replyWhy are you wanting transform the beavers property?
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