ConserveOnline - Key Opportunities for Restoration of Deer Habitat on Prince of Wales Island

Key Opportunities for Restoration of Deer Habitat on Prince of Wales Island

View This File (JPG • 947 Kb)

(Not Yet Rated) Add A Rating

DESCRIPTION

Prioritiy sites for restoration of winter habitat for Sitka black-tailed deer were identified as young-growth forests (of human origin) that are >25 years old at low elevation (<500') with southerly or westerly exposure (135 - 315 deg.). In addition, areas where such stands occupy >75% of all productive forest lands within a circular area of 100 hectares (approx. deer home range) represent high priority opportunities for restoration treatments.

CREATION DATE	April 18, 2007
LAST MODIFIED	April 21, 2007
CREATED BY	Web Admin
KEYWORDS	Maps and analysis; image
LICENSE	Attribution Non-Commercial