In September or October 20-21, 2015, we will teach a bespoke workshop for USFS Region 4 employees on Partnering with Beaver in Restoration.

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To find LIB 101 , walk through the main entrance to the library, and walk back toward the stairs and restrooms. The class room is to the left of the restrooms.  See here for an interactive campus map. A rough schedule is below:

Workshop Lecture Slides

Day 1

•  A. Introductions, Expectations & Overview -  Topic Link
•  B. Beaver Ecology, History & Habitat Requirements -  Topic Link
  • Joe's Slides (ecology & habitat requirements)
  • Nick's Slides (history)
  • Video Nick showed:

• • See here for more videos.
•  C. Beaver Ecosystem Engineering & Feedbacks -  Topic Link
  • Joe's Slides (Hydrogemorphic)
  • Nick's Slides (Ecological)
•  D. Using BRAT Capacity Models to Understand Distribution of Beaver Dams -  BRAT Link
•  E. Bridge Creek Case Study - Design, Monitoring & Results -  Topic Link
•  F. Morning Synthesis & Field Trip Overview 

• Day 2
•  G. Utah’s Beaver Management Plan -  Plan Link
•  H. Types of Living with Beaver Mitigation -  Link to Beaver Solutions
•  I. Types of Beaver Restoration & Conservation Strategies 
•  J. Understanding BRAT as a Decision Support Planning Tool -  BRAT Link
•  K. Synthesis & Next Steps ​

Note: All slides license with a Creative Commons Attibution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.01 Unported License.

UDWR Workshop Participants installing a BDA.

1. Portugal, E., Wheaton, JM., Sorenson, K., Majerova, M., Hunt, B., Bouwes, N. 2015. Hardware Ranch Adaptive Beaver Management Plan. Prepared for Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Logan, Utah. 26 Pages. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29887.30883 ​

Syllabus:

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