Beavers Destroy Beloved Colorado Park, Residents Seek Relocation

In the past few months, a family of beavers has moved into Englewood, Colorado's Centennial Park, causing significant damage to the area's natural beauty. The beavers have already destroyed more than a dozen trees in the once-picturesque park, leaving stumps and deep bite marks in their wake.

Residents of Englewood, a town just seven miles south of Denver, are deeply concerned about the beavers' impact on their beloved green space. "It's a beautiful park. I love the birds and just the wildlife around here," says local Chris Aubrecht. However, he and other locals worry that if the beavers are not brought under control, the park's lush greenery may be gone for a decade or more.

Englewood officials are working with wildlife professionals to relocate the beavers, but the process cannot begin until the summer months. Colorado Parks and Wildlife only approve beaver relocations starting in June, as the animals need time to adjust to their new surroundings before the harsh winter. In the meantime, the city has resorted to putting up fences around the remaining trees to prevent further damage.

While beavers are considered a "nuisance species" in Colorado, some experts believe they play a crucial role in protecting ecosystems. However, for the residents of Englewood, the current situation is unacceptable. As Aubrecht puts it, "There's better places than this for this family of beavers."