On repeated browsing of Scots pine saplings by moose (Alces alces).

• Published in: Silva Fennica
• Main Author: Löyttyniemi, Kari
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 1985
• Subjects: Forestry; SD1-669.5; The Needles; Alces alces
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.a15431; https://doaj.org/article/b3e6e871b30a4c47a2502ad818ba329a

The size, nutrient contents and terpene composition of needles of Scots pine ( L.) saplings untouched and repeatedly browsed by the moose ( L.) were compared. Material was collected from a 14-years old and 2.5 m high pine stand in Bromarv, Southern Finland. The average length and fresh and dry weigh...