Beaver Patch (IMAGE) University of Eastern Finland Caption In addition to beaver-induced flood sites, the landscape can feature post-flood beaver patches that are fertile ground for deadwood, which can be used by various organisms, such as insects, fungi and lichen. Credit Pasi Korpelainen and Timo Kumpula, IBC-Carbon project, University of Eastern Finland Usage Restrictions Please mention the credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.