Persson, Inga-Lill
- Department of Animal Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
Moose and reindeer occur in large populations in the Fennoscandian boreal forests, and also roe deer occurs in dense populations in Sweden and Norway. These large herbivores affect the structure and function of the forest ecosystems. During periods of high densities discussions arise about the impact of these herbivores on e.g. economic forest trees and preservation of biodiversity. The aim of this study is to review the present knowledge of the disturbance caused by moose in the boreal forest. First, we give a quantitative estimate of the different disturbance factors (feeding, trampling, defecation and urination). Second, we discuss the ecological impact of the different disturbances
Published in
Annales Zoologici Fennici
2000, volume: 37, number: 4, pages: 251-263
Publisher: FINNISH ZOOLOGICAL BOTANICAL PUBLISHING BOARD
SLU Authors
Danell, Kjell
- Department of Animal Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Animal Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Bergström, Roger
- Department of Animal Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Animal Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
UKÄ Subject classification
Environmental Sciences and Nature Conservation
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/6305