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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hello Brian.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 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 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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 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 style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 style="color:#1F497D">Many thanks for the opportunity,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">John Hennessy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Forestry Inspector<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">City Of Brampton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">ON1193a.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Brian Geerts<br>
<b>Sent:</b> 2016/04/26 11:40 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> canufnet@list.web.net<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"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Happy spring everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">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"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Brian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Brian Geerts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Manager of Forestry and Horticulture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">City of Cambridge<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Dickson Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">30 Parkhill Road W. ON N1R 5W8<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:geertsb@cambridge.ca">geertsb@cambridge.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="Tel:519.740.4681">Tel:519.740.4681</a> x4558<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Fax: 519.624.6975<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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