RELOCATING and TRACKING BEAVER 2007 Pilot Project

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Meadows Created By Beaver?

Unsuitable Relocation Sites

Suitable Relocation Sites

Project Goals – Short Term

Step 1: Choose Release Site – upstream of degraded areas

Step 2: Photo Points

Step 3: Trap Beavers

Step 4: Transition Phase

External Radio Transmitters for Beaver

Step 5: Inserting Radio Tag

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Wildlife Handling and Chemical Immobilization Training

Step 6: Moving Beavers

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Results

Movement Distances

2008 - Changes To Project

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