FIELD TEST OF A MOOSE CARRYING CAPACITY MODEL

Authors

  • Wayne L. Regelin
  • Michael E. Hubbert
  • Charles C. Schwartz
  • Daniel J. Reed

Abstract

The amount of moose forage was estimated in each 1 mi2 exclosure at the Moose Research Center (MRC) near Soldotna, Alaska in July 1983 and 1984. The amount of forage consumed by moose from 15 October to 1 May was calculated using 2 computer simulation models. These models predict daily forage intake of moose based on nutrient requirements, physiological constraints, and forage quality. Each exclosure was stocked during winter with a number of moose to remove a different amount of paper birch current annual growth (CAG). Tagged paper birch shrubs Were measured before and after browsing to determine the utilization level of CAG.

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Published

1987-01-01

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Regelin, W. L., Hubbert, M. E., Schwartz, C. C., & Reed, D. J. (1987). FIELD TEST OF A MOOSE CARRYING CAPACITY MODEL. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 23, 243–284. Retrieved from https://www.alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1309

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Vol. 23 (1987): Alces Vol. 23 (1987)

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