Module 1.3 Lectures & Reading

Module 1.3Partnering with Beaver & Synthesis of Principles

Beaver are widely recognized as ecosystem engineers and keystone species.  In this module we provide some background on their history, ecology, and management, and wrap up by discussing how to integrate riverscape and restoration principles with low-tech process-based approaches. 

Objectives

• understand the history of beaver trapping, ecology, beaver management
• understand the influence of beaver on ecosystems to better manage riverscapes and design low-tech process-based restoration
• integrate riverscape and restoration principles into restoration planning and implementation

   Learning Resources

• Beaver: Nature's ecosystem engineers Download Beaver: Nature's ecosystem engineers

 Lectures

• Beaver History Links to an external site. - a ~20 minute lecture by Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter Links to an external site.

• Beaver Ecology & Feedbacks Links to an external site. - a 30 minute lecture by Nick Bouwes
• Why Partner with Beaver Links to an external site. - a 5 minute lecture by Jeremy Maestas

 Activities

• Module 1.3 Quiz: Partnering with Beaver - Due Jan 23 @ 12p MT
• Post any questions in the Module 1.3 Discussion