Springer - Beaver Protection, Management, and Utilization

Explore the complex history and modern recovery of beaver populations in Europe and North America. This Springer publication examines how human exploitation led to the near extirpation of beaver species by the end of the 19th century. It provides a detailed look at how the landscape has changed through the end of the 20th century. As protection, management, and reintroduction programs have taken effect, beaver populations have seen a dramatic increase. This book addresses the practical realities of this recovery, specifically how the natural tendency of beavers to modify their local environment can lead to conflicts with human land use. It is an essential resource for understanding the relationship between these ecosystem engineers and the humans sharing their habitats.