Beavers left unprotected by new wildlife strategy, says advocate
The City of Ottawa is updating its wildlife management strategy to better handle human-wildlife interactions and protect natural habitats — but the lack of changes to how beavers are dealt with could prove controversial.
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The City of Ottawa is updating its wildlife management strategy to better handle human-wildlife interactions and protect natural habitats — but the lack of changes to how beavers are dealt with could prove controversial.