Beaver Engineering

Beavers are keystone species, meaning they have a profound effects on the ecosystem around them.

Second only to humans as to how much they change the environment around them.

Beaver dams reduce the risk of flooding local areas downstream by slowing the flow of water.

Large grazers will flock to meadows that appear where beavers are situated.

Local biodiversity is increased with the addition of beavers. By transforming the ecosystem around them, providing new habitats and feeding opportunities for local wildlife.

Beaver pools filter water and reduce siltation. This provides easier visibility in water and helps other local water wildlife.