Effect of Forest Manipulation on Deer Habitat in Giant Sequoia
Lawrence G and Biswell H. 1972. Effect of Forest Manipulation on Deer Habitat in Giant Sequoia. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 36(2):595-605
The effects of removing the understory trees and debris in a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) grove on the summer forage available to mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus californicus) were studied. On areas treated by cutting, piling, and burning, the browse and other forage was more abundant, more closely utilized, and more nutritious than on untreated control areas. The vegetational responses to the forest treatment reflected the increased sunlight and openness of the canopy.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Lawrence, George; Biswell, Harold
- Units
- SEKI
- Keywords
- Browsing, Management, Plant Studies, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks CA, Sequoia National Forest CA, Understory, Whitaker's Forest