Tasks and main objectives

• Modeling and quantification of the effects of beaver dams on surface and groundwater dynamics
• Evaluation of the positive and negative effects of beaver activities on hydraulic, hydrological and ecological conditions in the border region Saxony-Czech Republic
• Development of a decision-making basis for local authorities and environmental agencies with regard to the management of beaver dams
• Promoting awareness and understanding of the role of beaver dams in the restoration of watercourses and the resilience of landscapes to climate change