Leave It To Beaver Traditional Cache
KyExplorer: This cache has a flooding issue, I can't keep cache in area.
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This cache is located south of
Lebanon Jct. Easy access to and from I-65.
Beavers live near rivers, streams, ponds, small lakes and marshes.
They build lodges of sticks and mud on islands, on pond banks or on
lake shores. Beaver dams are domed-shaped and can be as high as ten
feet tall. Beaver lodges have one large central chamber and one or
two entrances. The floor of the chamber is a little bit above the
water and is usually covered in wood chips to absorb moisture. A
vent in the lodge lets in fresh air. Not all beavers build lodges
some beavers will build burrows in the banks of rivers Beavers can
have both a positive and a negative impact on the environment. When
beavers build dams, they create new wetland environments for other
species. These wetlands can help slow erosion, raise the water
table and help purify the water. Beavers can play a major role in
succession, When beavers abandon their lodges and dams, aquatic
plants will take over the pond and eventually, shrubs and other
plants will grow and the area will become a meadow. The shrubs in
the meadow will provide enough shade to allow tree seedlings to
grow, once the trees grow, they will take over and the land will
turn into a woodland area. Beaver dams can also cause problems.
Dams can slow the flow of water in streams and cause silt to build
up and some species can loose habitat. Dams can also cause flooding
in low lying areas. While here check out the Beaver Dams! Cache Is
an ammo can with trade items, log book and pencil.
Additional Hints
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