Forage Yield and Browse Utilization on Logged Areas in New Brunswick

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Abstract
Studies of forage yield, standing stock of browse, and utilization of browse by moose (Alcesalcesamericana Clinton), deer (Odocoileusvirginianusborealis Miller), and hares (Lepusamericanusstruthopus Bangs) were made on commercially cut forest areas of five age classes in New Brunswick. The 6-year old cuts yielded most forage, while the 10–12-year old cuts had the greatest standing stock. Older cuts produced less forage and had smaller standing stock. Moose and white-tailed deer fed most heavily on the 2-year old cuts; hares on the 15–18-year old cuts, probably because more suitable shelter was available. The three browsers shared a preference for some species but the total weights they ate were small compared to the amounts available.

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