Although the beaver gets compared in this article to a "chicken nugget" and "giant sponge," the overall message of this article is that beaver restoration is a hugely succesful tactic, particularly for wildfire-prone environments. Local projects in California so far have demonstrated unanticipated benefits in timeliness, cost, and ecological impact.

"Known as nature’s engineers, beavers can change a landscape to cater to its needs better than any other animal after humans."

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