Overview

• The Dahme-Notte Water and Soil Association has been granted permission to cull beavers at the Selchower Flood Channel near BER Airport.
• Beaver structures have been causing blockages in drainage systems, leading to potential economic damage.
• The flood channel must maintain a specific flow rate to support airport operations, as outlined in the airport's planning approval.
• Although beavers are typically protected, exceptions are made in cases like flooding where infrastructure is at risk.
• A similar situation occurred during the Oder River floods, where beavers were culled to protect dike integrity.