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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thanks John! Clever idea; I’m looking forward to hearing how it turns out. Brian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Hennessy, John<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 26, 2016 1:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Canadian Urban Forest Network<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [CANUFNET] Looking for examples of beaver management policy/procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Hello Brian.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">We have been trying a new tool at the City Of Brampton. During some research I stumbled across what seemed to be a clever solution to our Beaver friends engineering efforts. The posting came from
a sierra club member in the U.S..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">The trees are painted with a latex paint with sand being mixed into the paint as well as a follow up topical application of the sand on to the wet paint. The paint is applied from ground level to
approx.4’ above ground. The most desirable trees in the façade are painted with the smaller trees being the canaries in the coal mine. Ideal specimens having a physical barrier of steel meshing.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Further to this piolet project, I am floating a new idea of maintaining a resident Beaver at the top of our water courses to stop a constant flow of Beavers to its south. In combination with baffelers
I believe it is worth a try. It makes the problem more predictable and easier to forecast. The following “resident Beaver” idea has not been tested.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">I have had some very positive results regarding the painting of the trees with sand(2 year of the project, approx. 300 trees treated to date).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Relative to other methods (wrapping trees in steel meshing), the resources required are minimal. A group of 6 staff were able to protect 40 trees in 1 hour, the training required was minimal. The
following resources were used: 3 buckets of latex paint, 1 bag of play sand, paint rollers and brush’s and a hand saw.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Not one of the painted trees have been removed to date(initial treatment applied March 2015), however it is still spring!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Willow whips planted to supply food for the beavers at all identified locations is another helpful tool. It also helps reduce geese entry to water course where desired.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Potential issues: The paint will reduce some gas exchange, until new bark fissures separate paint.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Qualification of issues: Many of our resident paint the lower portion of the trees pedestals for a good omen. To my knowledge the practice has not killed trees, it does make them look unsightly though.
I have been using a clear coat with low gloss to help them blend in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Theory being: The Beavers mouth is so integral to its wellbeing, that cutting the inside of the mouth is completely avoided especially when there is another tree in their geography that is not painted?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">I am looking forward to further testing and efficacy results, as well as any comments regarding these efforts. My apologies if the notion is offensive to some. I too am interested to see what kind
of conversation this stirs?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Hope some of this is helpful. Would appreciate any insights or comments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Many thanks for the opportunity,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">John Hennessy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">Forestry Inspector<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">City Of Brampton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D">ON1193a.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> CANUFNET [<a href="mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net">mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Brian Geerts<br>
<b>Sent:</b> 2016/04/26 11:40 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:canufnet@list.web.net">canufnet@list.web.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CANUFNET] Looking for examples of beaver management policy/procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Happy spring everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I’m sure I’m not the only one dealing with the occasional nuisance beaver-related issues for ponds, parklands, and roads. We’ve been dealing with the issues on an ad-hoc basis but we’re now looking to develop a policy/procedure. I’d really
appreciate it if you could send me some examples of how you’re handling the issues and any policy or procedures you’re aware of.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brian<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brian Geerts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Manager of Forestry and Horticulture<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">City of Cambridge<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dickson Centre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">30 Parkhill Road W. ON N1R 5W8<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:geertsb@cambridge.ca">geertsb@cambridge.ca</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="Tel:519.740.4681">Tel:519.740.4681</a> x4558<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax: 519.624.6975<o:p></o:p></p>
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