The City of Cranbrook is not ready to leave it to beaver.
The City says a problematic beaver will be relocated from Idlewild Park after it caused ecological damage to the area in recent weeks.
The beaver appeared at the park a few months ago, and has since chipped away at several trees in the Idlewild wetland.
A local trapper has been hired by the City, they will set up a floating trap over the next few weeks to catch and safely relocate the beaver.
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The City will be safely relocating a beaver that has damaged several trees in Idlewild Park.
Despite several mitigation efforts by staff, the beaver continues to cause damage and will now be located away from the Park to a new home.
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— City of Cranbrook (@cityofcranbrook) September 8, 2021
A problematic beaver at Cranbrook’s Idlewild Park will be safely relocated after causing recent ecological damage to the area.
First appearing in Idlewild Park several months ago, the beaver has chipped away at several trees in the Idlewild wetland. Despite the mitigation efforts by City staff, including wire fencing, the beaver has still managed to cause significant damage.
As a precautionary measure, and before further erosion or creek-related issues occur, the City has hired a local trapper to safely relocate the animal.
A floating trap will be installed over the next few weeks that will allow the beaver to be safely moved away from Idlewild Park to its new home.
– Includes statement and files from City of Cranbrook, photo submitted by Kareen Peters
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