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Potential effects of the invasive grass Ventenata dubia on elk habitat selection within the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range

Creator:

Crum, Keren-happuch R.

Abstract:

The invasive annual grass ventenata (Ventenata dubia) has become an increasing problem within western rangelands. Forage quality of areas infested with ventenata is reduced as its high silica content makes it unpalatable to livestock and wildlife. In the following study, I examined whether significant presence of ventenata affects habitat use...

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Capstone Project

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Northwest (PNW) Research Station and the La Grande Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest