Beavers are keystone species…

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Beavers are keystone species that create wetlands, support biodiversity, and regulate water systems. Policies should safeguard habitats on Crown and private lands from increased or indiscriminate trapping, especially during the closed season. Laws around trapping need to prioritize animal welfare and should be informed by current, peer-reviewed science.