Modeling study identifies characteristics of high elk-use areas in western Oregon, Washington
Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 16:20
in Mathematics & Economics
The availability of highly nutritious forage is one of four factors linked to the presence of elk populations in western Oregon and Washington, according to a modeling study recently completed by scientists from the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station. Findings from the two-year study will be used to update land management planning for the ecologically and economically important ungulate in the region.