Study of Deer Fencing and Changes Induced in Vegetation - Alton Valley

Authors: R.W.M. Williams
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1954, Issue N.Z.J.For. 7(2) 1955, pp 56-62, Aug 1955
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: In the management of silver beech production forest in the Alton Vally, 2580 acres, comprising mostly virgin forest, have been ring fenced as an experimental project to protect new regeneration against red deer. Notes are given on the design and construction of the fence, the examination of its effectiveness, and the progress made in deer elimination. A series of line plot belt transects which have been laid out across the fence line for study of changes in the vegetation are also described. An outline is given of the data recorded during the two years since the fence was completed; these lend emphasis to the need for the total elimination of the deer which still remain inside.

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