These remarkable keystone animals create habitat for many other species. Because they do so by cutting trees and making ponds, their activities are not always compatible with human land uses. Fortunately, solutions for nearly all beaver problems are available. We are fortunate to have a great resource in our region; Skip Lisle of Beaver Deceivers, International lives in Grafton, Vermont, and has spent his life creating and perfecting solutions for conflicts. Skip’s beaver deceivers can regulate the depth of the pond, prevent beavers from plugging culverts and more. To protect trees he makes a fence using welded wire panels.
If you want to try to do it yourself, here is some advice from The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife.
This chapter from the Humane Society of the United States publication, Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife by John Hadidion has additional information:
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