BeaverCorps Lite Course – DRAFT
BeaverCorps Members work w/ National Forest Foundation Staff
The Beaver Institute is proud to offer the first and only professional, non-lethal beaver management course. The online classes are developed by Beaver Institute President Mike Callahan and other Beaver Institute instructors. All students learn the same successful, innovative beaver management techniques that he has successfully used since 1998 to resolve over 2,000 beaver-human conflicts.
This accelerated training course has been formulated to provide specialized knowledge to suit individuals who are employed by an organization, agency, or other non-business field. It is intended for people who require a strong background in the principles and techniques of beaver coexistence, but will not be the people in the field doing day to day beaver coexistence installations. This course covers the principles and concepts of when and where beaver coexistence is appropriate, the types of devices that are appropriate in different situations, but not the project-level details of design and construction.
Training Where You Live
Our BeaverCorps Program is designed to be done remotely without the need for expensive and time-consuming travel to our location. You can learn where you live! The course is self-paced to fit your life and schedule.
The Training Program consists of online lessons and exams, takes 12-16 hours, and is generally completed within one week.
BeaverCorps members are geographically dispersed across North America, yet we have created a supportive professional community. The BeaverCorps has a free, online platform where graduates and trainees share ideas, ask questions, offer support, and learn from each other’s experiences. We also record our monthly Zoom meetings where we discuss topics of interest, and learn from guest speakers.
Please contact Program Director Aaron Hall (aaron@beaverinstittue.org) for more information.
Unit 1 – Introduction
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Unit 1 – Introduction.
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Beaver Basics: History, Biology, and Behavior
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Unit 1 – Introduction.
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Unit 1 Quiz – Introduction to Beaver Conflicts and Job Safety
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Unit 1 – Introduction.
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Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques
Types of Human-Beaver Conflict
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Tree Protection Techniques
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Flow Devices: Culvert Fences
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Flow Devices: Pond Leveler Pipes
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Flow Devices: Fence and Pipe Device
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Flow Devices: Dam Spillway and Retention Pond Devices
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Flow Devices: Multi-Intake Pond Leveler
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Flow Devices: Beaver Mimicry Dams and Fences
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Lesson 9 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Unit 2 Quiz- Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Unit 2 – Beaver Conflict Resolution Techniques .
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Unit 3 – Support for Beaver Coexistence
The Financial Benefits of Beaver Coexistence
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Unit 3 – Support for Beaver Coexistence .
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The Ecological Benefits of Beaver Coexistence
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Unit 3 – Support for Beaver Coexistence .
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The Human Benefits of Beaver Coexistence
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Unit 3 – Support for Beaver Coexistence .
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Unit 3 Quiz: Support for Beaver Coexistence
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Unit 3 – Support for Beaver Coexistence .
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Final Exam
BeaverCorps Lite Final Exam
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Final Exam.
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