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

Agriculture

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