Elk (Cervus elaphus) Seasonal Habitat Selection in a Heterogeneous Forest Structure
Joint Authors
Popp, Jesse N.
Hamr, Josef
McGeachy, David N. C.
Source
International Journal of Forestry Research
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Seasonal habitat selection by the reintroduced Burwash elk population, approximately 30 km south of Sudbury, Ontario, has been analysed in order to assist in the development of future management.
Twenty-five adult females were radio-collared and tracked 1–3 times a week for 3 years.
The most prominent patterns included selection of intolerant hardwood forests (trembling aspen, white birch, and balsam poplar) during all seasons, while Great Lakes-St.
Lawrence pines (white and red pine dominated stands) were used less than expected based on availability for all seasons.
The selection patterns are likely associated with seasonal climatic conditions and forage preferences.
Because the selection behaviours displayed here varied greatly from other elk habitat studies, it is suggested that managers consider the importance of population-specific habitat studies before developing related strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Popp, Jesse N.& McGeachy, David N. C.& Hamr, Josef. 2013. Elk (Cervus elaphus) Seasonal Habitat Selection in a Heterogeneous Forest Structure. International Journal of Forestry Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Popp, Jesse N.…[et al.]. Elk (Cervus elaphus) Seasonal Habitat Selection in a Heterogeneous Forest Structure. International Journal of Forestry Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Popp, Jesse N.& McGeachy, David N. C.& Hamr, Josef. Elk (Cervus elaphus) Seasonal Habitat Selection in a Heterogeneous Forest Structure. International Journal of Forestry Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470400
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470400