Final report : ecological relationships of white-tailed deer and vegetation at Acadia National Park

Schemnitz S and Coulter M. 1968. Final report : ecological relationships of white-tailed deer and vegetation at Acadia National Park. National Park Service

FIELD WORK: September 1965 - July 1967. 'This report is based primarily on intensive work by F. Loy McLaughlin incorporated into a Master of Science thesis in Wildlife Management. The major objectives of this study were to develop a sampling framework whereby periodic assessments of the vegetation could be made to measure trends in vegetation utilization of deer. A detailed analyses of the herd reduction program was made to trace changes in deer physical condition. An attempt was made to estimate the deer population at Acadia using the life table method.' This report summarizes the major findings of the study including a summary of vegetative studies and deer population studies. Includes photos of the Aunt Betty Pond exclosure /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/Aunt Betty Pond/

Type
Published Report
Authors
Schemnitz, S.D.; Coulter, M.W.
Date of Issue
1968-02-23
Publisher
National Park Service
Units
ACAD
Keywords
Aunt Betty Pond, Exclosures, Mammals, Mount Desert Island, Permanent Plots

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