An Evaluation of Polypropylene Mesh Tubing as a Deer Browse Deterrent for Souther Hardwood Seedlings

Edward P. Hill; Douglas N. Lasher

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An Evaluation of Polypropylene Mesh Tubing as a Deer Browse Deterrent for Souther Hardwood Seedlings

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Authors:

Edward P. Hill, Douglas N. Lasher

Year:

1978

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Proceedings Annual Conference SE Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies 31:239-245

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Abstract

Cumulative monthly browsing by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on unprotected apical leaders of oak (Quercus spp.) and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) seedlings in plantations in Southwest Alabama exceed 100% per year. Growth of unprotected seedlings of all species was significantly less (P

Keywords

hardwood

Citation

Lasher, Douglas N.; Hill, Edward P. 1978. An Evaluation of Polypropylene Mesh Tubing as a Deer Browse Deterrent for Souther Hardwood Seedlings. In: Proceedings Annual Conference SE Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies 31:239-245.