Review of forestry practices in caribou habitat in southeastern British Columbia, Canada

• Published in: Rangifer
• Main Author: Susan K. Stevenson
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1986
• Subjects: Rangifer; caribou; forestry practices; lichens; British Columbia; Canada; Animal culture; SF1-1100; Rangifer tarandus
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.7557/2.6.2.661; https://doaj.org/article/360c509d0d5644daac4f3a89a87fd3cd

Woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in southeastern British Columbia feed mainly on arboreal lichens in winter. Some modified forestry practices that have been used or proposed for caribou ranges are reviewed. Partial cutting results in the retention of some forage lichens. Partial cutting...