A Technique for Surveying Deer Forage in the Southeast

A technique based on the 100 percent clipping method is described for quantifying deer forage in the Southeastern United States. The measurements obtained on the different types of forage according to plant part are essential for estimating the carrying capacity of forest stands.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Wildlife Society bulletin 1977-12, Vol.5 (4), p.185-191
Main Author: Harlow, Richard F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coniferous forests
Deer
Forage
Forbs
Forest habitats
Forest stands
Plant anatomy
Plants
Trees
Vegetation
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Summary:A technique based on the 100 percent clipping method is described for quantifying deer forage in the Southeastern United States. The measurements obtained on the different types of forage according to plant part are essential for estimating the carrying capacity of forest stands.
ISSN:0091-7648
1938-5463