Effects of Deer Settling Stimulus and Deer Density on Regeneration in a Harvested Southern New England Forest
Elevated deer densities have led to reports of forest regeneration failure and ecological damage. However, there is growing evidence that the biophysical conditions of a forest that make it attractive to deer may be a contributing factor in determining browsing levels. Thus, an understanding of set...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Forestry Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/690213 |