A viewpoint: Rangeland health and mule deer habitat
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Authors: C. D. Clements, and J. A. Young
Date: 1997
Journal: Journal of Range Management
Volume: 50
Number: 2
Pages: 129-138
Summary of Methods: Clements and Young looked at the historical range and habitat of mule deer in the north west area of the Great Basin. They showed how mule deer populations have expanded and shrunk over the years and attempted to find the causes for these fluctuations. The biggest concern was to what extent their habitat was affected, especially the bitterbrush and sagebrush communities. The authors' main goal was to suppress major catastrophic disturbances, such as fire and grazing, in order to promote the growth of bitterbrush, particularly, since it is hyper-sensitive to disturbance.
Article Summary / Main Points: None
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Agrovoc Control Words: Riparian zones Rangelands Wildlife
Article Review Type: Refereed
Article Type: Scientific Opinion
Keywords: odocoileus hemionus, purshia tridentata, bunchgrass, wildfire, historical perspective, artemisia tridentata
Annotation: Management implications seem to focused on preserving habitat for mule deer; no other goals were mentioned.
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