%0 Article
%T Effect of plantation characteristics on moose browsing on Scots pine.
%A Heikkilä, Risto
%D 1990
%J Silva Fennica
%V 24
%N 4
%R doi:10.14214/sf.a15588
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/5434
%X <p>The effects of plantation characteristics on moose (<em>Alces alces</em>) browsing intensity was studied in 82 Scots pine (<em>Pinus sylvestris</em> L.) plantations in Southern Finland. Moose browsing occurred most commonly in plantations established on relatively fertile soil, and the degree of damage was at highest in plantations with openings. A high amount of brush, especially aspen, increased the risk of damage. Furthermore, damage was intensified in plantations situated on hills, slopes or at a long distance from main roads or settlements.</p>
<p>The PDF includes an abstract in Finnish.</p>