Moose
Mangipane B and Wilson T. 2011. Moose. National Park Service, Southwest Alaska Network (SWAN)
Moose are an integral component of terrestrial systems in Alagnak Wild River (ALAG), Aniakchak NMP (ANIA), Katmai NPP (KATM), and Lake Clark NPP (LACL). During cycles of high abundance, moose have the potential to influence structure and function of terrestrial systems both through their browsing effects on vegetation communities and through their role as a prey species. Monitoring moose abundance and bull:cow ratios provides important information on dynamics of terrestrial systems. Moose also are an important natural and cultural resource to Alaskan sport and subsistence hunters.
- Type
- Resource Brief
- Authors
- Mangipane, Buck; Wilson, Tammy
- Date of Issue
- 2011-10
- Publisher
- National Park Service, Southwest Alaska Network (SWAN)
- Units
- KATM , LACL , SWAN
- Keywords
- Moose, Wildlife
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals