Rising deer numbers drive decline in native forests - research
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- Phys.org Science·1h agoOh deer: The threat munching its way through NZ's native forests
The need for a national deer management strategy to manage the decline of native forests is highlighted in a new research paper published today in the New Zealand Journal of Ecology. Led by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Emeritus Professor David…
Read at Phys.org Science → - RNZ Environment·18h agoRising deer numbers drive decline in native forests - research
Deer are hollowing out forests of food sources which support forest ecosystems, according to a paper by the University of Canterbury published today.
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