How Beaver Wetlands Stay Green When Western Wildfires Burn

How can a beaver wetland stay green while the forest around it burns? In this video, we look at the science behind how beaver dams, ponds, and canals can keep parts of the landscape wetter before a wildfire arrives. That stored water can help vegetation resist burning, reduce fire severity in some stream corridors, and create important refuge areas for wildlife. We break down research from major wildfires across the western United States and explain why these green patches are not fireproof, why beavers do not stop megafires, and what the evidence actually shows.