Surveys of beavers in the Rivers Balvag, Leny and Teith in 2012
Citation
NatureScot (2023). Surveys of beavers in the Rivers Balvag, Leny and Teith in 2012. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/4rffsq accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.Description
In response to reports of beaver (Castor fiber) activity in the Trossachs, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) commissioned surveys of the distribution of beavers in the Rivers Balvag, Leny and Teith and tributaries. During the rapid surveys, four field signs were found in two sections of the Rivers Balvag and Leny in July 2012; and numerous field signs near the confluence of the River Teith and Keltie Water in December 2012.
Purpose
Sampling Description
Quality Control
There is a high degree of confidence - all signs were noted by experienced surveyors.Method steps
- Sections of river and loch bank were surveyed on foot. All signs of beaver activity observed were logged on a GPS.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The surveys covered selected sections of the Rivers Balvag, Leny, Teith, Eas Gobhain and sections of the shorelines of Lochs Voil, Lubnaig and Vennacher.
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