Damages caused by European beaver (Castor fiber L., 1758) in broadleaved stands
Journal Title: Forestry Letters - Year 2016, Vol 109, Issue
Abstract
The main aims of the study were: (1) to describe the various types of damage caused by European beavers in young broadleaved stands; and (2) to check whether a steel fence built parallel to the river and laterally (both sides 40 m long) can protect the stands from these animals. The chain-link fencing (mesh size: 6 cm) was buried in the ground to the depth of 50 cm and the aboveground part of the fence was 1 m high. Our results indicate that beavers mainly cut the trees down (the dominant type of damage), most frequently close to the river. Overall, 76-99% of the damaged trees were identified in the vicinity of the river. We also found that the fence effectively protected the stands, as beavers did not pass through this barrier.
Authors and Affiliations
Jacek Kamczyc, Michał Bielachowicz, Emilia Pers-Kamczyc
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