Sentences with phrase «browsing by deer»

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Such «deer yards,» as these gathering points are called, are often hit hardest by browsing.

By one count, 98 species of threatened and endangered plants, many of them orchids and lilies, are disturbed by deer browsinBy one count, 98 species of threatened and endangered plants, many of them orchids and lilies, are disturbed by deer browsinby deer browsing.

«The extreme preference and avoidance among plant species observed in the preference trials suggest that deer - browsing selection occurs on a species - by - species basis, and likely according to species» traits.»

A research team led by Michael Jenkins, associate professor of forest ecology, found that a 17 - year - long Indiana Department of Natural Resources policy of organizing hunts in state parks has successfully spurred the regrowth of native tree seedlings, herbs and wildflowers rendered scarce by browsing deer.

Although things were not this bad at the shack, Leopold noted ongoing plant damage caused by deer, which in the absence of wolves calmly stood their ground and browsed young saplings down to nothing.

Preferred habitat: near creeks, near wetlands, bottomlands, near swamps + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, yellow leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Seeds eaten by birds, foliage is browsed by White Tailed Deer.

The surreal image of deer browsing in a forest of piping brings up apocalyptic thoughts such as those explored by Alan Weisman.

Preferred habitat: wetlands, low woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, red leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Flowers are a source of bee food; foliage browsed by White - Tailed Deer; fruit attracts the following birds: Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, Eastern Kingbird, Mockingbird, American Robin, Brown Thrasher, Summer Tanager, Cedar Waxwing, Red - bellied and Red - headed Woodpecker, Gray Cheeked Thrush, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Rose - breasted Grosbeak, Purple Finch, Wood Duck, wild turkey, flicker