Seasonal patterns of forage selection by wapiti (Cervus elaphus) in relation to land reclamation
By: by Patrick J. Fargey and Alex W. L. Hawley
Contributors: Hawley, Alex W. L. (Alex Wilson Lewis), 1949-; Alberta Environmental Centre
Series: AECV -- 89-R3; AECV (Series) -- 89-R3.
Publisher: Alberta Environmental Centre
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Vegreville, AB
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Elk; Effect of habitat modification on; Feeding and feeds; Forage plants; Varieties; Reclamation of land
Description: Masters thesis. A quantitative study of the preferences of wapiti for plant species used in land reclamation using captive wapiti to measure selection of 14 grasses and 4 legumes during winter, spring and summer seasons. Study site was located in a meadow belonging to Athabasca Ranch, near Hinton, Alberta.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-112)