Influence of White-Tailed Deer on Vegetation of Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park
Gilbert JR and Harrison JA. 1982. Influence of White-Tailed Deer on Vegetation of Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park. National Park Service. Orono, ME
'In 1979 the National Park Service contracted with the University of Maine to again evaluate the impact of white-tailed deer on the natural systems of Acadia National Park.' Presents data from a browse survey conducted summer 1980 to assess food availability and food utilized; an index of utilization of browse species by deer and hare; and distribution of deer in varying habitat types, as noted by deer tracks observed in sample plots (February and March 1981). Data indicates that deer are distributed throughout Mount Desert Island, are not retarding regeneration, and there is no evidence of winter deer yarding. Notes that area near Sand Beach was the most heavily browsed. /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Gilbert, James; Harrison, Joyce
- Date of Issue
- 1982-12
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Browsing, deer yards, Distribution, Food, Mammals, Mount Desert Island, Plants