Beaver damage

Trees at Leopoldskroner Weiher to be felled

The damaged trees at Leopoldskroner Weiher.

(Bild: Stadt Salzburg)

Several trees at Leopoldskroner Weiher have to be felled due to beaver damage, including two old oaks. The City of Salzburg secures the area and protects the remaining trees from further damage.

Several trees near Leopoldskroner Weiher had to be felled on Thursday, January 16. The City of Salzburg reported that beavers had caused considerable damage on the central main island by eating beavers. Mainly affected are two old oaks with a height of 30 to 35 meters, whose stability is massively impaired by the beaver damage. These pose a danger to visitors to the local recreation area.

In addition to the felling work, a special anti-bite agent will be applied to prevent further damage from beaver damage to the remaining healthy trees, writes the city. For safety reasons, the affected area around the main island will be cordoned off for the duration of the work.