Elk, multiple factors, and persistence of willows in national parks
Singer FJ, Zeignefuss LC, Cates RG, Barnett DT. 1998. Elk, multiple factors, and persistence of willows in national parks. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 26(3):419-428
Compares elk population, rate of herbivory on willows, willow growth, climate, and willow response to clipping. Elk had a greater negative effect on willows in Yellowstone than in Rocky Mountain National Park due to less suitable growth conditions for willow.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Singer, Francis; Zeignefuss, Linda; Cates, Rex; Barnett, David
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Browsing, Ecology, Elk (Cervus elaphus), Willows (Salix )