Since the most recent live trapping of the beavers (and nutria) from the greenbelt area of the HOA, I have reviewed some of the information that was considered by the board leading up to their decision.
First, the cost for this (to date) is $1,150.00 that we homeowners paid to have the beavers removed.
Second, the board were advised by two different reputable organizations to consider other means than live trapping. One organization, 911 Wildlife, suggested that the board consider the use of "beaver paint" to be applied to the trees, and which is an effective tool to dissuade beavers from attacking trees (the paint is used in place of chicken wire). The second organization, The Texas Department of Wildlife, suggested that the board use chicken wire to protect any trees within the area. Both of these suggestions appear to have been ignored by the board.
Third, in choosing to utilitize a live trapper, the board received the following information from Cliff Moore about the "benefits" of live trapping. Cliff wrote:
According to the 
