The Environmental Journal of Southern Appalachia
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 22:59

Beavers mitigate forest fires

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NPR: California enlists beavers in battle against climate change

Forest areas with beaver dams are less prone to severe fire damage because of more consistent soil moisture and less extreme air aridity and temperature conditions. Read about it or listen to Randy Simon’s 2-minute beaver podcast on National Public Radio’s Earth Wise web page.